Uridine-5-oxyacetic acid (CAS 28144-25-4)
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Uridine-5-oxyacetic acid (U5OA) is a significant biochemical compound extensively studied in recent years. It is a naturally occurring substance in the human body, sharing structural similarities with uridine, an RNA nucleoside. Uridine-5-oxyacetic acid plays a vital role in various biochemical and physiological processes and has found applications in diverse scientific research studies. Scientists have employed Uridine-5-oxyacetic acid in investigations related to gene expression, cell signaling, and metabolic processes. It has proven valuable in examining the impact of oxidative stress on cells and understanding the regulatory role of Uridine-5-oxyacetic acid in energy metabolism. Additionally, Uridine-5-oxyacetic acid has been explored in cancer research, demonstrating its ability to impede the growth of specific tumor cells.The mechanism of action of Uridine-5-oxyacetic acid involves inhibiting certain enzymes responsible for carbohydrate and protein metabolism. Notably, it hinders the activity of glycolytic enzymes involved in glucose breakdown. Furthermore, Uridine-5-oxyacetic acid has been observed to inhibit proteolytic enzymes responsible for protein breakdown.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Uridine-5-oxyacetic acid, 5 mg | sc-500887 | 5 mg | $391.00 |