D-Saccharic acid 1,4-lactone (hydrate)

D-Saccharic acid 1,4-lactone hydrate is an orally active β-glucuronidase inhibitor (IC50=48.4 μM). D-Saccharic acid 1,4-lactone hydrate can be used as a standard agent compared with novel β-glucuronidase inhibitors. D-Saccharic acid 1,4-lactone hydrate possesses anticarcinogenic, detoxifying, and antioxidant properties[1][2].

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