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Fexaramine (CAS 574013-66-4)

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Alternate Names:
3-[3-[(cyclohexylcarbonyl)[[4′-(dimethylamino)[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl]amino]phenyl]-2-propenoic acid, methyl ester
Application:
Fexaramine is a potent, selective FXR activator
CAS Number:
574013-66-4
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
496.64
Molecular Formula:
C32H36N2O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Available in US only.
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Fexaramine is a potent, selective FXR (farnesoid X receptor) agonist (EC50 = 25 nM). Fexaramine displays no activity at hRXRα, hPPARα, hPPARγ, hPPARδ, mPXR, hPXR, hLXRα, hTRβ, hRARβ, mCAR, mERRγ and hVDR receptors.


Fexaramine (CAS 574013-66-4) References

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  2. 3D QSAR comparative molecular field analysis on nonsteroidal farnesoid X receptor activators.  |  Honório, KM., et al. 2007. J Mol Graph Model. 25: 921-7. PMID: 17055759
  3. [Progress in the ligands and their complex structures of farnesoid X receptor].  |  Li, WH., et al. 2012. Yao Xue Xue Bao. 47: 704-15. PMID: 22919716
  4. Positive regulation of osteogenesis by bile acid through FXR.  |  Cho, SW., et al. 2013. J Bone Miner Res. 28: 2109-21. PMID: 23609136
  5. Intestinal FXR agonism promotes adipose tissue browning and reduces obesity and insulin resistance.  |  Fang, S., et al. 2015. Nat Med. 21: 159-65. PMID: 25559344
  6. Obesity and diabetes: FXR and JAK step up to BAT.  |  Cully, M. 2015. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 14: 91. PMID: 25633788
  7. Modulation of the intestinal bile acid/farnesoid X receptor/fibroblast growth factor 15 axis improves alcoholic liver disease in mice.  |  Hartmann, P., et al. 2018. Hepatology. 67: 2150-2166. PMID: 29159825
  8. Fexaramine Inhibits Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-κB Ligand-induced Osteoclast Formation via Nuclear Factor of Activated T Cells Signaling Pathways.  |  Zheng, T., et al. 2017. J Bone Metab. 24: 207-215. PMID: 29259959
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Fexaramine, 10 mg

sc-203580
10 mg
$398.00
US: Only available in the US

Fexaramine, 50 mg

sc-203580A
50 mg
$1380.00
US: Only available in the US

How stable is fexaramine at room temperature? We plan to use this in a chow diet in mice.

Asked by: marcelsorribas
Thank you for your question. The ideal storage conditions for fexaramine are desiccated at 4° C. We do not recommend storing the compound in an aquaeous solution for more than a day.
Answered by: SCBT Heidelberg Support
Date published: 2019-01-06

What is the solubility in DMSO?

Asked by: chemsd02
Thank you for your question. sc-203580 (Fexaramine, CAS 574013-66-4) is soluble in DMSO up to 10 mg/mL.
Answered by: Chemical Support 10
Date published: 2017-03-09
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fang et alFang et al. (PubMed ID 25559344) found that fexaramine induced enteric fibroblast growth factor 15 (FGF15), leading to alterations in BA composition and reduction of diet-induced weight gain. -SCBT Publication Review
Date published: 2015-02-13
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