Bioactivity | 3-Indolepropionic acid is shown to be a powerful antioxidant and has potential in the treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. | ||||||||||||
Invitro | 3-Indolepropionic acid is shown to be a powerful antioxidant and has potential in the treatment for Alzheimer’s disease[1]. 3-Indolepropionic acid is a more potent scavenger of hydroxyl radicals than melatonin. Similar to melatonin but unlike other antioxidants, 3-Indolepropionic acid scavenges radicals without subsequently generating reactive and pro-oxidant intermediate compounds[2]. It is also suggested that indolepropionic acid, a gut microbiota-produced metabolite, is a potential biomarker for the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) that may mediate its protective effect by preservation of β-cell function[3]. | ||||||||||||
Name | 3-Indolepropionic acid | ||||||||||||
CAS | 830-96-6 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C11H11NO2 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 189.21 | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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