Ursodeoxycholic acid
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a research compound known for its potent inhibition of the hepatic fatty acid transporter FATP5. It is widely used in studies investigating cholesterol metabolism, gallstone dissolution, and liver diseases, with applications in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
128-13-2
Product Name Alternative
Bile salt export pump, FXR, G protein-coupled Bile Acid Receptor 1, G-protein coupled receptor 19, GPCR19, GPBAR1, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Inhibitor, gastrointestinal diseases, hepatic, oral, inhibit, intestinal barrier integrity, NR1H4, lipid metabolism, PotassiumChannel, Potassium Channel, secondary bile acid, UDCA, Ursodeoxycholate, Ursodiol, Ursodeoxycholic acid, UDCS, TGR5
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; Ethanol:73 mg/mL (185.95 mM) ; DMSO:255 mg/mL (649.57 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (12.74 mM)
Smiles
C[C@@]12[C@] ([C@]3 ([C@@] ([C@]4 (C) [C@] (C[C@@H]3O) (C[C@H] (O) CC4) [H]) (CC1) [H]) [H]) (CC[C@@]2 ([C@@H] (CCC (O) =O) C) [H]) [H]
Molecular Formula
C24H40O4
Molecular Weight
392.57
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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