Separated stable isotopes of carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen are presently produced by the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory at the tens of kilograms per year level in a facility which is the world's largest and is the only one in the United States. The high production rate at sharply reduced costs has encouraged use of these isotopes in biomedical research and clinical studies. To expedite more general use of this new research tool, it is necessary to make labeled compounds more readily available to qualified investigators and, in many cases, to provide assistance in the analysis of experimental samples. We propose to continue the operation of a National, Stable isotopes Resource within the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, under the sponsorship of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which will be responsive to the needs of the biomedical research community. The National Resource will continue to meet the needs cited above by: 1) Production of isotopes of carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen as required. 2) Synthesis of labeled compounds in response to requests by research workers according to priorities established by a national advisory committee. 3) Development of synthesis methods for compounds not now available. 4) Collaboration with qualified researchers in biomedical research which utilizes compounds with stable isotopes. 5) Operation of an educational program devoted to the effective production and use of stable isotope labeled compounds. 6) Support of core R&D at an appropriate level to improve and advance the above program.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR002231-02
Application #
3104076
Study Section
(SSS)
Project Start
1983-12-01
Project End
1987-11-30
Budget Start
1984-12-01
Budget End
1985-11-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Los Alamos National Lab
Department
Type
Organized Research Units
DUNS #
City
Los Alamos
State
NM
Country
United States
Zip Code
87545
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