4-Hydroxyretinoic acid_product_DataBase

Bioactivity	4-Hydroxyretinoic acid (4-HRA) is a naturally occurring retinoid derivative with diverse biological effects. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid is formed from retinol catalyzed by cytochrome P-450 isozyme(s), and is mainly metabolized by the liver in the body. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid also serves as the substrate for human liver microsomal UDP-glucuronosyltransferase(s) and recombinant UGT2B7. 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid regulates gene expression and cell differentiation via binding to nuclear receptor RAR (Retinoic Acid Receptor), and activates RARs and RXR-alpha, to induce cancer cell apoptosis. In addition, 4-Hydroxyretinoic acid is also involved in various physiological processes such as immune regulation, neuroprotection, and anti-oxidation[1][2].
Target	UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, cytochrome P-450 isozyme; RAR, RXR-alpha
Name	4-Hydroxyretinoic acid
CAS	66592-72-1
Formula	C20H28O3
Molar Mass	316.43
Appearance	Solid
Transport	Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage	-80°C
Reference	[1]. Samokyszyn VM, et al. 4-hydroxyretinoic acid, a novel substrate for human liver microsomal UDP-glucuronosyltransferase(s) and recombinant UGT2B7. J Biol Chem. 2000 Mar 10;275(10):6908-14. [2]. Duell EA, et al. Human skin levels of retinoic acid and cytochrome P-450-derived 4-hydroxyretinoic acid after topical application of retinoic acid in vivo compared to concentrations required to stimulate retinoic acid receptor-mediated transcription in vitro. J Clin Invest. 1992 Oct;90(4):1269-74.

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