β-Muricholic Acid
β-Muricholic acid (β-MCA) is a primary bile acid specific to mice, known to inhibit hepatic HMG-CoA reductase activity and dissolve cholesterol gallstones in vivo. It serves as a critical research tool for studying bile acid metabolism, cholesterol homeostasis, and gallstone disease in murine models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2393-59-1
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Smiles
C[C@@]12[C@@]3 ([C@] ([C@]4 ([C@] (C) (CC3) [C@@] ([C@@H] (CCC (O) =O) C) (CC4) [H]) [H]) ([C@@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) [C@@]1 (C[C@H] (O) CC2) [H]) [H]) [H]
Molecular Formula
C24H40O5
Molecular Weight
408.57
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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