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Urolithin A (CAS 1143-70-0)

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Alternate Names:
3,8-Hydroxydibenzo-α-pyrone; 3,8-Dihydroxyurolithin
Application:
Urolithin A is a metabolite of ellagitannin
CAS Number:
1143-70-0
Purity:
≥94%
Molecular Weight:
228.20
Molecular Formula:
C13H8O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Urolithin A is extensively studied in the context of cellular metabolism and its effects on oxidative stress and inflammation. In research models, Urolithin A is used to investigate signaling pathways that may influence longevity and cellular health. It is also of interest in the study of autophagy, a cellular recycling process, as Urolithin A may act to induce autophagy in certain experimental setups. Environmental scientists are interested in Urolithin A for its occurrence and stability in natural ecosystems, as it can result from the metabolic processes of local fauna or from human activity. The compound is a key tool in advancing knowledge in fields such as biochemistry and environmental science.


Urolithin A (CAS 1143-70-0) References

  1. Urolithin A, C, and D, but not iso-urolithin A and urolithin B, attenuate triglyceride accumulation in human cultures of adipocytes and hepatocytes.  |  Kang, I., et al. 2016. Mol Nutr Food Res. 60: 1129-38. PMID: 26872561
  2. Pomegranate polyphenols and urolithin A inhibit α-glucosidase, dipeptidyl peptidase-4, lipase, triglyceride accumulation and adipogenesis related genes in 3T3-L1 adipocyte-like cells.  |  Les, F., et al. 2018. J Ethnopharmacol. 220: 67-74. PMID: 29604377
  3. Urolithin A attenuates memory impairment and neuroinflammation in APP/PS1 mice.  |  Gong, Z., et al. 2019. J Neuroinflammation. 16: 62. PMID: 30871577
  4. Gut Bacterial Metabolite Urolithin A (UA) Mitigates Ca2+ Entry in T Cells by Regulating miR-10a-5p.  |  Zhang, S., et al. 2019. Front Immunol. 10: 1737. PMID: 31417547
  5. Urolithin A targets the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathways and prevents IL-1β-induced inflammatory response in human osteoarthritis: in vitro and in vivo studies.  |  Fu, X., et al. 2019. Food Funct. 10: 6135-6146. PMID: 31497826
  6. Pancreas protective effects of Urolithin A on type 2 diabetic mice induced by high fat and streptozotocin via regulating autophagy and AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.  |  Tuohetaerbaike, B., et al. 2020. J Ethnopharmacol. 250: 112479. PMID: 31846746
  7. Urolithin A-induced mitophagy suppresses apoptosis and attenuates intervertebral disc degeneration via the AMPK signaling pathway.  |  Lin, J., et al. 2020. Free Radic Biol Med. 150: 109-119. PMID: 32105828
  8. Urolithin a attenuates IL-1β-induced inflammatory responses and cartilage degradation via inhibiting the MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathways in rat articular chondrocytes.  |  Ding, SL., et al. 2020. J Inflamm (Lond). 17: 13. PMID: 32210738
  9. Lythrum salicaria L. herb and gut microbiota of healthy post-weaning piglets. Focus on prebiotic properties and formation of postbiotic metabolites in ex vivo cultures.  |  Dadi, TH., et al. 2020. J Ethnopharmacol. 261: 113073. PMID: 32673710
  10. Recommendations for standardizing nomenclature for dietary (poly)phenol catabolites.  |  Kay, CD., et al. 2020. Am J Clin Nutr. 112: 1051-1068. PMID: 32936878
  11. Metabolites of the ellagitannin, geraniin inhibit human ACE; in vitro and in silico evidence.  |  Looi, D., et al. 2021. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 72: 470-477. PMID: 33032478
  12. Urolithin A ameliorates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis by targeting aryl hydrocarbon receptor.  |  Shen, PX., et al. 2021. EBioMedicine. 64: 103227. PMID: 33530002
  13. The gut microbiota metabolite urolithin A inhibits NF-κB activation in LPS stimulated BMDMs.  |  Abdelazeem, KNM., et al. 2021. Sci Rep. 11: 7117. PMID: 33782464
  14. Urolithin a alleviates oxidative stress-induced senescence in nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells through SIRT1/PGC-1α pathway.  |  Shi, PZ., et al. 2021. World J Stem Cells. 13: 1928-1946. PMID: 35069991
  15. The potential antidiabetic properties of green and purple tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O Kuntze], purple tea ellagitannins, and urolithins.  |  Tolmie, M., et al. 2023. J Ethnopharmacol. 309: 116377. PMID: 36907477

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Urolithin A, 25 mg

sc-475514
25 mg
$204.00

Urolithin A, 100 mg

sc-475514A
100 mg
$459.00

Urolithin A, 1 g

sc-475514B
1 g
$714.00

Urolithin A, 5 g

sc-475514C
5 g
$1224.00