Sodium taurohyodeoxycholate (CAS 38411-85-7)

Sodium taurohyodeoxycholate (STDC) represents a bile acid salt derived from the combination of taurine and hyodeoxycholic acid. This compound, possessing detergent-like properties, finds extensive application in laboratory experiments for the solubilization of membrane proteins. Researchers favor Sodium taurohyodeoxycholate due to its remarkable solubility, minimal toxicity, and reasonable cost. Sodium taurohyodeoxycholate has played a pivotal role across diverse scientific research applications, enabling the exploration of membrane protein structure, function, and their interactions with other proteins and small molecules. It has also contributed to our understanding of cell membrane structure, function, and interactions with other compounds. The mechanism of action for sodium taurohyodeoxycholate involves the disruption of the cell membrane, thereby facilitating the solubilization of membrane proteins. This disruption occurs through the binding of sodium taurohyodeoxycholate to the membrane lipids, inducing increased fluidity and allowing for the solubilization of membrane proteins.