Taurine
Taurine, a sulphur-containing amino acid and an organic osmolyte involved in cell volume regulation, provides a substrate for the formation of bile salts, and plays a role in the modulation of intracellular free calcium concentration. Taurine has the ability to activate autophagy in adipocytes[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
107-35-7
Product Name Alternative
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Autophagy; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Autophagy; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/taurine.html
Purity
99.88
Solubility
DMSO : 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
NCCS(=O)(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C2H7NO3S
Molecular Weight
125.15
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
Available Sizes
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