Bioactivity | Ferrous bisglycinate is an orally active iron fortificants and therapeutic iron supplements. Ferrous bisglycinate can be used for the research of iron deficiency anemia[1][2]. |
Invitro | Ferrous bisglycinate (25-200 μM; 2 h) does not affect the Caco-2 cells viability[2].Ferrous bisglycinate (25 μM; 2 h) increases ferritin content in the Caco-2 cells[2]. Cell Viability Assay[2] Cell Line: |
In Vivo | Ferrous bisglycinate (500 mg/kg iron; p.o.) exerts a protective effect on colitis in mice[3]. Animal Model: |
Name | Ferrous bisglycinate |
CAS | 20150-34-9 |
Formula | C4H6FeN2O4 |
Molar Mass | 201.95 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen) |
Reference | [1]. Ferrari P, et, al. Treatment of mild non-chemotherapy-induced iron deficiency anemia in cancer patients: comparison between oral ferrous bisglycinate chelate and ferrous sulfate. Biomed Pharmacother. 2012 Sep; 66(6): 414-8. [2]. Yu X, et, al. Iron Transport from Ferrous Bisglycinate and Ferrous Sulfate in DMT1-Knockout Human Intestinal Caco-2 Cells. Nutrients. 2019 Feb 26; 11(3): 485. [3]. Constante M, et, al. Iron Supplements Modulate Colon Microbiota Composition and Potentiate the Protective Effects of Probiotics in Dextran Sodium Sulfate-induced Colitis. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2017 May; 23(5): 753-766. |