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lipoic acid
A heterocyclic thia fatty acid comprising pentanoic acid with a 1,2-dithiolan-3-yl group at the 5-position.
ChEBI ID: 16494
Members (1)
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|
| berlition | The (R)-enantiomer of lipoic acid. A vitamin-like, C8 thia fatty acid with anti-oxidant properties. | (R)-lipoic acid |
Research
Studies (55)
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 20 (36.36) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 26 (47.27) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 9 (16.36) | 2.80 |
Study Types
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|
| Trials | 2 (3.64%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 3 (5.45%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 50 (90.91%) | 84.16% |