| Bioactivity | Sterculic acid is a stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD1) inhibitor. Sterculic acid specifically inhibits the delta-9 desaturase (Δ9D) activity with an IC50 value of 0.9 μM[1]. | |||||||||
| Invitro | Sterculic acid (SA) is a cyclopropene fatty acid originally found in the seeds of the plant Sterculia foetida with numerous biological activities[2].Sterculic acid is able to reduce adrenomedullin expression (AP, RP, APS, IML, in preparation)[2].Sterculic acid is also able to mediate anti-inflammatory and protective effects[2].Sterculic acid has a potent luteolytic effect in ovines by inhibition in the synthesis of progesterone, which causes luteal regression[2]. | |||||||||
| Name | Sterculic acid | |||||||||
| CAS | 738-87-4 | |||||||||
| Formula | C19H34O2 | |||||||||
| Molar Mass | 294.47 | |||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | |||||||||
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