Molecular structure of N-Heptanoylglycine
N-Heptanoylglycine (CAS 23783-23-5)
Alternate Names:
N-(1-Oxoheptyl)glycine; (Heptanoylamino)acetic Acid; N-(carboxymethyl)heptanamide
CAS Number:
23783-23-5
Molecular Weight:
187.24
Molecular Formula:
C9H17NO3
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N-Heptanoylglycine is a member of the family of N-acylglycines, which are endogenous lipid mediators that play a role in various physiological processes. It acts through several pathways, including the activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) and the inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression. PPARγ is a nuclear receptor that plays a role in glucose and lipid metabolism, while COX-2 is an enzyme that plays a role in inflammation and cancer. N-Heptanoylglycine may act to improve glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, and lipid metabolism, as well as inhibit tumor growth and induce apoptosis in cancer cells. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
N-Heptanoylglycine, 250 mg | sc-489478 | 250 mg | $500.00 |