Tryptophan-cholic acid
Tryptophan-cholic acid (Trp-CA) is a microbial amino-acid-conjugated bile acid, serving as an endogenous ligand and agonist of the orphan G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) MRGPRE. Tryptophan-cholic acid activates MRGPRE, promoting the secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) through the Gs-cAMP and β-arrestin-1-ALDOA signaling pathways, thereby improving glucose tolerance in diabetic mice. Tryptophan-cholic acid is promising for research of type 2 diabetes[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
1630745-39-9
Product Name Alternative
Trp-CA
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Orphan GPCR
Related Pathways
GPCR/G Protein
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.75
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O[C@H]1[C@@]2([H])[C@@]3([H])[C@@]([C@@](CC3)([H])[C@H](C)CCC(N[C@H](C(O)=O)CC4=CNC5=CC=CC=C45)=O)([C@H](C[C@]2([H])[C@@]6([C@](C[C@@H](CC6)O)([H])C1)C)O)C
Molecular Formula
C35H50N2O6
Molecular Weight
594.78
References & Citations
[1]Lin J, et al. A microbial amino-acid-conjugated bile acid, tryptophan-cholic acid, improves glucose homeostasis via the orphan receptor MRGPRE. Cell. 2025 May 22:S0092-8674 (25) 00560-4.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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