Bioactivity | Glyceryl monocaprate (Monocaprin) is a 1-monoglyceride of capric acid against gram-positive bacterial infections[1]. Glyceryl monocaprate (Monocaprin has inhibitory effect on Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and offers an effective treatment for herpes labialiss[2]. | |||||||||
Target | IC50: Gram-positive Bacterial; HSV | |||||||||
Invitro | Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) has an antimicrobial activity against gram-positive ATCC SA 29123[1]. | |||||||||
In Vivo | Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) combines with low-dose doxycycline offers an effective treatment for herpes labialiss, significantly reducing time to healing and pain compared with the placebo and monocaprin alone[2]. | |||||||||
Name | Glyceryl monocaprate | |||||||||
CAS | 26402-22-2 | |||||||||
Formula | C13H26O4 | |||||||||
Molar Mass | 246.34 | |||||||||
Appearance | Liquid | |||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | |||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Chan WY, et al. In vitro antimicrobial activity of seven adjuvants against common pathogens associated with canine otitis externa.Vet Dermatol. 2019 Apr;30(2):133-e38. [2]. Skulason S, et al. A study of the clinical activity of a gel combining monocaprin and doxycycline: a novel treatment for herpes labialis.J Oral Pathol Med. 2012 Jan;41(1):61-7. |