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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
HYOCHOLIC ACID (ID 26389) exhibits a multi-dimensional biochemical activity profile that affects cellular regulation at enzyme, receptor, and transcriptional levels. Its molecular interactions can alter phosphorylation cycles, modulate ionic homeostasis, influence mitochondrial respiration, and adjust redox-signaling pathways. Structural properties suggest specific affinity for regulatory proteins, enabling modulation of metabolic flux and cellular response thresholds.
Benefits and Advantages
This compound is suited for high-resolution mechanistic research, multi‑omics integration studies, receptor-binding experiments, enzyme-pathway mapping, and advanced pharmacodynamic modelling. It supports ROS-regulation assays, signalling-cascade analysis, cytoskeletal‑dynamics research, and metabolic adaptation models. Due to predictable biochemical behaviour, it is often used as a comparative reference in pathway‑perturbation studies.
- Useful in mechanistic pharmacology and biochemical modelling
- Applicable in oxidative-stress, mitochondrial-function and signalling studies
- Reliable for transcriptional and proteomic profiling
- Supports SAR (structure–activity relationship) investigations
Side Effects and Risks
Potential risks include mitochondrial overload, ROS imbalance, inadvertent receptor cross‑talk, disruption of ion-channel dynamics, and dose-dependent cytotoxicity. High exposure may trigger apoptosis, autophagy, or cellular stress-response activation. Controlled handling conditions and biosafety protocols are required for laboratory use.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C24H40O5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 408.6 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 547-75-1 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | Solubility depends on solvent and conditions (e.g., pH). Please contact us for solvent-specific guidance. |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Hyocholic acid; 547-75-1; gamma-Muricholic acid; Iocholic acid; (4R)-4-[(3R,5R,6R,7S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-3,6,7-trihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (4R)-4-[(3R,5R,6R,7S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-3,6,7-trihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid |
| InChl Key | DKPMWHFRUGMUKF-KWXDGCAGSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C24H40O5/c1-13(4-7-19(26)27)15-5-6-16-20-17(9-11-23(15,16)2)24(3)10-8-14(25)12-18(24)21(28)22(20)29/h13-18,20-22,25,28-29H,4-12H2,1-3H3,(H,26,27)/t13-,14-,15-,16+,17+,18+,20+,21-,22+,23-,24-/m1/s1 |
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