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  3. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid

4-Hydroxyretinoic acid (4-HRA) is a naturally occurring retinoid derivative with diverse biological effects. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid is formed from retinol catalyzed by cytochrome P-450 isozyme(s), and is mainly metabolized by the liver in the body. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid also serves as the substrate for human liver microsomal UDP-glucuronosyltransferase(s) and recombinant UGT2B7. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid regulates gene expression and cell differentiation via binding to nuclear receptor RAR (Retinoic Acid Receptor), and activates RARs and RXR-alpha, to induce cancer cell apoptosis. In addition, 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid is also involved in various physiological processes such as immune regulation, neuroprotection, and anti-oxidation.

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4-Hydroxyretinoic acid Chemical Structure

4-Hydroxyretinoic acid Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 66592-72-1

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4-Hydroxyretinoic acid (4-HRA) is a naturally occurring retinoid derivative with diverse biological effects. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid is formed from retinol catalyzed by cytochrome P-450 isozyme(s), and is mainly metabolized by the liver in the body. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid also serves as the substrate for human liver microsomal UDP-glucuronosyltransferase(s) and recombinant UGT2B7. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid regulates gene expression and cell differentiation via binding to nuclear receptor RAR (Retinoic Acid Receptor), and activates RARs and RXR-alpha, to induce cancer cell apoptosis. In addition, 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid is also involved in various physiological processes such as immune regulation, neuroprotection, and anti-oxidation[1][2].

IC50 & Target

UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, cytochrome P-450 isozyme[1]; RAR, RXR-alpha[2]

Molecular Weight

316.43

Formula

C20H28O3

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to yellow

SMILES

CC(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C1=C(C(O)CCC(C)1C)C)C)=C\C(O)=O

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Shipping with dry ice.

Storage

-80°C

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DMSO : 100 mg/mL (316.03 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.1603 mL 15.8013 mL 31.6026 mL
5 mM 0.6321 mL 3.1603 mL 6.3205 mL
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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months.

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Purity: 95.11%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 3.1603 mL 15.8013 mL 31.6026 mL 79.0064 mL
5 mM 0.6321 mL 3.1603 mL 6.3205 mL 15.8013 mL
10 mM 0.3160 mL 1.5801 mL 3.1603 mL 7.9006 mL
15 mM 0.2107 mL 1.0534 mL 2.1068 mL 5.2671 mL
20 mM 0.1580 mL 0.7901 mL 1.5801 mL 3.9503 mL
25 mM 0.1264 mL 0.6321 mL 1.2641 mL 3.1603 mL
30 mM 0.1053 mL 0.5267 mL 1.0534 mL 2.6335 mL
40 mM 0.0790 mL 0.3950 mL 0.7901 mL 1.9752 mL
50 mM 0.0632 mL 0.3160 mL 0.6321 mL 1.5801 mL
60 mM 0.0527 mL 0.2634 mL 0.5267 mL 1.3168 mL
80 mM 0.0395 mL 0.1975 mL 0.3950 mL 0.9876 mL
100 mM 0.0316 mL 0.1580 mL 0.3160 mL 0.7901 mL
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