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TTNPB (CAS 71441-28-6)

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Alternate Names:
Arotinoic acid
Application:
TTNPB is a synthetic stilbene analog of retinoic acid (RA) that acts as a potent retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonist
CAS Number:
71441-28-6
Molecular Weight:
348.48
Molecular Formula:
C24H28O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Available in US only.
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TTNPB (4-[(E)-2-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1-propenyl]benzoic Acid) is a synthetic stilbene analog of retinoic acid that acts as a potent retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonist (EC50 = 21 nM, 4.0 nM, and 2.4 nM for RARalpha, RARbeta, and RARgamma, respectively). These receptors are part of the nuclear receptor family and play a role in regulating gene expression involved in cell differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis. By binding to RARs, TTNPB can mimic the effects of retinoic acid, a natural form of vitamin A, influencing the transcriptional activity of genes that are pivotal for development, homeostasis, and metabolic processes. The specificity of TTNPB for retinoic acid receptors makes it useful in the study of retinoid signaling pathways. It has been utilized to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying cell differentiation, particularly in systems where retinoid-induced differentiation plays a key role.


TTNPB (CAS 71441-28-6) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

TTNPB, 10 mg

sc-203303
10 mg
$210.00
US: Only available in the US

TTNPB, 25 mg

sc-203303A
25 mg
$347.00
US: Only available in the US

TTNPB, 50 mg

sc-203303B
50 mg
$640.00
US: Only available in the US