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Z-Guggulsterone

A synthetic form of the guggul tree plant steroid that exhibits an ability to lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Synonym(s):

Z-Guggulsterone, GS, trans-, trans-4,17(20)-Pregnadiene-3,16-dione

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H28O2
Molecular Weight:
312.45
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

Quality Level

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

A synthetic form of the guggul tree plant steroid that exhibits an ability to lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Acts as a selective antagonist of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and inhibits FXR transactivation (IC50 = 10 µM in the presence of 100 µM chenodeoxycholic acid). Does not activate or inhibit transactivation of liver X receptor α (LXRα), peroxisome proliferator activated receptor γ (PPARγ), or retinoid X receptor α (RXRα).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Farnesoid X receptor (FXR)
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 10 µM as a selective antagonist of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and inhibits FXR transactivation in the presence of 100 µM chenodeoxycholic acid

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Analysis Note

Single spot by TLC

Other Notes

Cui, J., et al. 2003. J. Biol. Chem.278, 10214.
Urizar, N.L., et al. 2002. Science296, 1703; Chander, R., et al. 1996. Phytotherapy Res.10, 508.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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