Bioactivity | 4-Octyl Itaconate is a cell-permeable Itaconate derivative. Itaconate is an anti-inflammatory metabolite that activates Nrf2 via alkylation of KEAP1[1]. | ||||||||||||
Target | Nrf2 | ||||||||||||
In Vivo | 4-Octyl Itaconate (OI) is a cell-permeable itaconate derivative. 4-Octyl Itaconate is protective against lipopolysaccharide-induced lethality in vivo and decreases cytokine production[1]. | ||||||||||||
Name | 4-Octyl Itaconate | ||||||||||||
CAS | 3133-16-2 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C13H22O4 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 242.31 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Mills EL, et al. Itaconate is an anti-inflammatory metabolite that activates Nrf2 via alkylation of KEAP1. Nature. 2018 Apr 5;556(7699):113-117. |