PPARα
PPARα is a ligand-activated nuclear receptor that controls fatty acid metabolism in oxidative tissues, especially liver, heart, and muscle[1]. Mechanistically, hepatocyte PPARα acts as a lipid sensor that coordinates fasting-responsive gene networks for fatty acid homeostasis, ketogenesis, and metabolic adaptation[2]. In disease models, liver PPARα protects against NAFLD by supporting whole-body fatty acid homeostasis, while combined PPARα and PPARβ/δ activation improves steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis in preclinical liver disease models[3][1]. Compared with related isoforms, PPARα primarily promotes fatty acid catabolism, whereas PPARγ favors fatty acid uptake, triglyceride storage, insulin sensitivity, and glucose metabolism[4][5]. For experimental applications, fibrates and WY-14,643 serve as PPARα agonists, while GW6471 supports antagonist-based studies by stabilizing corepressor recruitment to the PPARα ligand-binding domain[6][7].
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PPARα Related Products (139)
Related Products (139)
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Recombinant Proteins (2)
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Antibodies (1)
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Sodium acetate trihydrate, 99.5%
0 ImagesSodium acetate trihydrate, 99.5% is a carboxylic acid and short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs). Sodium acetate trihydrate activates AMPK, increases ROS, cleaved caspase 9, PPARα, downregulates SREBP-1c, ChREBP expression. Sodium acetate trihydrate exhibits antifungal activity against Saccharomyces cerevisiae W303-1A. Sodium acetate trihydrate regulates energy metabolism. Sodium acetate trihydrate has anticancer activity against gastric cancer. Sodium acetate trihydrate induces writhing reaction and ulcerative colitis. Sodium acetate trihydrate can be used in the researches for gastric cancer, ulcerative colitis, hepatic steatosis, and pain.
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Sodium acetate trihydrate, meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur. BP USP FCC E262, ≤0.00002% Al
0 ImagesSodium acetate trihydrate, meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur. BP USP FCC E262, ≤0.00002% Al is a carboxylic acid and short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs). Sodium acetate trihydrate activates AMPK, increases ROS, cleaved caspase 9, PPARα, downregulates SREBP-1c, ChREBP expression. Sodium acetate trihydrate exhibits antifungal activity against Saccharomyces cerevisiae W303-1A. Sodium acetate trihydrate regulates energy metabolism. Sodium acetate trihydrate has anticancer activity against gastric cancer. Sodium acetate trihydrate induces writhing reaction and ulcerative colitis. Sodium acetate trihydrate can be used in the researches for gastric cancer, ulcerative colitis, hepatic steatosis, and pain.
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Palmitelaidic acid
0 ImagesSynonyms: 9-trans-Hexadecenoic acid; trans-Palmitoleic acidPalmitelaidic acid (9-trans-Hexadecenoic acid) is the trans isomer of palmitoleic acid. Palmitoleic acid is one of the most abundant fatty acids in serum and tissue.
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Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate sodium
0 ImagesSynonyms: DHEA sulfate sodium; Prasterone sulfate sodiumDehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA sulfate; Prasterone sulfate) sodium salt is a neurosteroid and the main secretion product of the adrenal gland. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate sodium salt has both non-competitive antagonist activity of GABAA receptor and agonist activity of σ1 receptor. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate sodium salt can partially penetrate the blood-brain barrier, inhibit GABAA receptor-mediated chloride influx, enhance NMDA receptor activity through σ1 receptors, exert anti-inflammatory, anti-glucocorticoid and antidepressant effects, and increase convulsive sensitivity. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate sodium salt participates in neuroprotection, neurite growth regulation and catecholamine secretion regulation, and can be used in the study of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Alzheimer's disease, etc. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate sodium salt may also be a biomarker for cardiovascular disease mortality, and its concentration is independently and negatively correlated with mortality.
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1,2-DLPC
0 ImagesSynonyms: 1,2-Dilauroyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine1,2-DLPC (1,2-Dilauroyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine) is a ligand for LRH-1 agonists. 1,2-DLPC is a phospholipid used in the synthesis of liposomes. 1,2-DLPC enhances fat breakdown and apoptosis in fat cells through a TNFα-dependent pathway, while also inhibiting palmitate-induced insulin resistance through PPARα-mediated inflammation in muscle cells.
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Bilobetin
0 ImagesBilobetin, an active component of Ginkgo biloba, can reduce blood lipids and improve the effects of insulin. Bilobetin ameliorated insulin resistance, increased the hepatic uptake and oxidation of lipids, reduced very-low-density lipoprotein triglyceride secretion and blood triglyceride levels, enhanced the expression and activity of enzymes involved in β-oxidation and attenuated the accumulation of triglycerides and their metabolites in tissues. Bilobetin also increased the phosphorylation, nuclear translocation and activity of PPARα accompanied by elevated cAMP level and PKA activity.
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Hexadecanamide
0 ImagesHexadecanamide (Palmitamide) is a fatty acid amide that has orally active anti-allergic, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. Hexadecanamide exerts protective effects in Staphylococcus aureus- and SARA-induced mastitis. Hexadecanamide suppresses S. aureus-induced activation of the NF-κB pathway and improves blood-milk barrier integrity. Hexadecanamide activates PPARα. Hexadecanamide enhances sperm motility in vitro. Hexadecanamide can be studied in research for mastitis and asthenozoospermia.
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Perfluoro(2-methyl-3-oxahexanoic) acid
0 ImagesSynonyms: HFPO-DAPerfluoro (2-methyl-3-oxahexanoic) acid (HFPO-DA) is an orally active PPARα agonist with an EC50 of 2.1 μM for human PPARα. Perfluoro (2-methyl-3-oxahexanoic) acid induces peroxisome proliferation and increases the levels of proinflammatory mediators. It impairs intestinal barrier function and disrupts cecal flora balance. Perfluoro (2-methyl-3-oxahexanoic) acid is applicable to research related to developmental toxicity, hepatotoxicity and intestinal toxicity.
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Bavachinin
0 ImagesSynonyms: 7-O-Methylbavachin; Bavachinin ABavachinin is agonist of pan-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR), with the IC50 value of 21.043 μM, 12.819 μM, and 0.622 μM to PPAR-α, RRAR-β/δ, and PPAR-γ, respectively. Bavachinin is an inhibitor of HIF-1α. Bavachinin exhibits antitumor activity against non-small cell lung cancer by targeting RRAR-γ. Bavachinin is a natural compound with anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic activities. Bavachinin has orally bioactivity..
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Fenofibric acid
0 ImagesSynonyms: FNF acid
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Saroglitazar
0 ImagesSaroglitazar is a novel peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonist with predominant PPARα and moderate PPARγ activity with EC50 values of 0.65 pM and 3 nM in HepG2 cells, respectively.
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Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate
0 ImagesMagnesium acetate tetrahydrate is a carboxylic acid and short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs). Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate activates AMPK, increases ROS, cleaved caspase 9, PPARα, downregulates SREBP-1c, ChREBP expression. Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate exhibits antifungal activity against Saccharomyces cerevisiae W303-1A. Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate regulates energy metabolism. Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate has anticancer activity against gastric cancer. Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate induces writhing reaction and ulcerative colitis. Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate can be used in the researches for gastric cancer, ulcerative colitis, hepatic steatosis, and pain.
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Ophiopogonin D
0 ImagesOphiopogonin D can be isolated from the tubers of Ophiopogon japonicus, is a rare naturally occurring C29 steroidal glycoside. Ophiopogonin D is a CYP2J3 inducer that significantly inhibits Ang II induced NF-κB nuclear translocation, IκBα down-regulation, intracellular Ca2+ overload and activation of pro-inflammatory cytokines by increasing the expression of CYP2J2/EETs and PPARα in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Ophiopogonin D can inhibit isteoclastic differentiation in RAW264.7 cells. Ophiopogonin D has protective effect as an antioxidant in H2O2-induced endothelial injury. Ophiopogonin D blocks ERK signaling cascades. Ophiopogonin D alleviates high-fat diet-induced metabolic syndrome and changes the structure of gut microbiota in mice. Ophiopogonin D has been used against inflammatory, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
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Lobeglitazone
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-14928CAS No.: 607723-33-1Lobeglitazone is a new type of thiazolidinedione. Lobeglitazone is the orally active agonist for PPAR with EC50 of 137.4 nM and 546.3 nM for PPARγ and PPARα. Lobeglitazone is the inhibitor for ERK/JNK/Smad/NF-κB signaling pathway. Lobeglitazone exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-fibrotic and anti-atherosclerotic properties.
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Alisol A
0 ImagesAlisol A is an orally active tetracyclic triterpenoid compound of the prototerpane type. Alisol A can be extracted from the rhizome of Alisma orientale. Alisol A activates AMPK/ACC/SREBP-1c, SIRT1, PPARα, inhibits MMP-2/-9, decreases inflammatory cytokine expression (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8). Alisol A has anti-tumor activity against breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Alisol A has anti-obesity and anti-atherosclerotic activities. Alisol A can be used in the research of hepatitis B, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, atherosclerosis, and obesity.
