| Bioactivity | Icomidocholic acid (Aramchol) is a conjugate of cholic acid and arachidic acid that could inhibit stearoyl coenzyme A desaturase 1 (SCD1) activity. Icomidocholic acid has potential use in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) treatment[1]. | |||||||||
| Name | Icomidocholic acid | |||||||||
| CAS | 246529-22-6 | |||||||||
| Formula | C44H79NO5 | |||||||||
| Molar Mass | 702.10 | |||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | |||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | |||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Safadi R, et al. The fatty acid-bile acid conjugate Aramchol reduces liver fat content in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014 Dec;12(12):2085-91.e1. [2]. Iruarrizaga-Lejarreta M, et al. Role of Aramchol in steatohepatitis and fibrosis in mice. Hepatol Commun. 2017 Nov;1(9):911-927. |