rac Ketoprofen Acyl-β-D-glucuronide (CAS 76690-94-3)
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Rac Ketoprofen Acyl-β-D-glucuronide is a metabolite of Ketoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. It functions as a compound that interacts with specific cellular receptors and enzymes, modulating their activity. This interaction leads to the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, which is involved in the inflammatory response. At the molecular level, Rac Ketoprofen Acyl-β-D-glucuronide acts by binding to and inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase enzymes, particularly COX-1 and COX-2. This inhibition ultimately reduces the production of prostaglandins, which are lipid compounds involved in the mediation of inflammation, pain, and fever. By interfering with this pathway, Rac Ketoprofen Acyl-β-D-glucuronide contributes to the regulation of inflammatory processes at the cellular level. Its mechanism of action involves specific interactions with key enzymes and signaling molecules, influencing the biochemical pathways associated with inflammation.
rac Ketoprofen Acyl-β-D-glucuronide (CAS 76690-94-3) References
- Characterization and quantification of metabolites of racemic ketoprofen excreted in urine following oral administration to man by 1H-NMR spectroscopy, directly coupled HPLC-MS and HPLC-NMR, and circular dichroism. | Skordi, E., et al. 2004. Xenobiotica. 34: 1075-89. PMID: 15801549
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
rac Ketoprofen Acyl-β-D-glucuronide, 1 mg | sc-222238 | 1 mg | $388.00 |