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3,8-dihydroxy-6h-dibenzo(b,d)pyran-6-one

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Description

3,8-dihydroxy-6H-dibenzo(b,d)pyran-6-one: metabolite of ellagic acid [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID5488186
CHEMBL ID1836264
CHEBI ID168442
SCHEMBL ID803408
MeSH IDM0086787

Synonyms (40)

Synonym
3,8-dihydroxybenzo[c]chromen-6-one
CHEBI:168442
1143-70-0
3,8-dihydroxy-6h-dibenzo(b,d)pyran-6-one
urolithin a
3,8-hydroxydibenzo-alpha-pyrone
6h-dibenzo(b,d)pyran-6-one, 3,8-dihydroxy-
unii-ilj8nef6dt
3,8-dihydroxyurolithin
ilj8nef6dt ,
2-biphenylcarboxylic acid, 2',4,4'-trihydroxy-, delta-lactone
CHEMBL1836264
S5312
SCHEMBL803408
3,8-dihydroxy-6h-benzo[c]chromen-6-one
6h-dibenzo[b,d]pyran-6-one, 3,8-dihydroxy-
AC-31959
3,8-dihydroxy-6h-dibenzo[b,d]pyran-6-one
DTXSID40150694
AKOS028108778
J-003086
Y10574
RIUPLDUFZCXCHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
urolithin a, >=97% (hplc)
CS-6305
HY-100599
3,8-dihydroxy-urolithin
mfcd20275235
DB15464
DS-19328
Q15634120
uro-a
3,8-dihydroxybenzo(c)chromen-6-one
urolithin-a
CCG-266776
FT-0778244
EX-A4345
SY070232
A901528
EN300-7415486

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"0% UA mixed in diet) showed no alterations in clinical parameters, blood chemistry, or hematology, and did not indicate any target organs, or any specific toxic mechanisms."( Safety assessment of Urolithin A, a metabolite produced by the human gut microbiota upon dietary intake of plant derived ellagitannins and ellagic acid.
Andreux, P; Blanco-Bose, W; Heilman, J; Rinsch, C; Tran, N, 2017
)
0.46
"A range of health benefits are attributed to consuming urolithin A (UA), such as improved muscle health, anti-aging activity, and neuroprotection, whereas few studies raise possible adverse effects at high doses, including genotoxicity and estrogenic effects."( Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling of the Postbiotic Supplement Urolithin A Predicts its Bioavailability Is Orders of Magnitude Lower than Concentrations that Induce Toxicity, but also Neuroprotective Effects.
Aichinger, G; Beekmann, K; Stevanoska, M; Sturla, SJ, 2023
)
0.91
" Concentrations at which either toxic or beneficial effects are previously observed in vitro appear unlikely to be achieved in vivo."( Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling of the Postbiotic Supplement Urolithin A Predicts its Bioavailability Is Orders of Magnitude Lower than Concentrations that Induce Toxicity, but also Neuroprotective Effects.
Aichinger, G; Beekmann, K; Stevanoska, M; Sturla, SJ, 2023
)
0.91

Pharmacokinetics

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" However, there is no physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model available for UA, thus limiting reliable assessment of effects observed from in vitro experimentation."( Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling of the Postbiotic Supplement Urolithin A Predicts its Bioavailability Is Orders of Magnitude Lower than Concentrations that Induce Toxicity, but also Neuroprotective Effects.
Aichinger, G; Beekmann, K; Stevanoska, M; Sturla, SJ, 2023
)
0.91

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The present study confirms the microbial origin of the recently reported in vivo generated hydroxy-6H-dibenzo[b,d]pyran-6-one derivatives in humans and is a further step in the study of the bioavailability and metabolism of ellagic acid and ellagitannins."( Identification of urolithin a as a metabolite produced by human colon microflora from ellagic acid and related compounds.
Cerdá, B; Espín, JC; Periago, P; Tomás-Barberán, FA, 2005
)
0.33
" This warrants future human tissue bioavailability studies and further clinical studies in men with CaP."( Pomegranate ellagitannin-derived metabolites inhibit prostate cancer growth and localize to the mouse prostate gland.
Aronson, WJ; Belldegrun, A; Harris, DM; Heber, D; Henning, SM; Lee, RP; Moro, A; Pantuck, AJ; Rettig, M; Sartippour, M; Seeram, NP; Suchard, MA; Zhang, Y, 2007
)
0.34
" Therefore establishing the bioavailability of polyphenols from these extract preparations is necessary."( Pomegranate juice and extracts provide similar levels of plasma and urinary ellagitannin metabolites in human subjects.
Chen, S; Dreher, M; Heber, D; Henning, SM; Lee, RP; Li, Z; McKeever, R; Nguyen, M; Seeram, NP; Suchard, MA; Thames, G; Wang, D; Zerlin, A; Zhang, Y, 2008
)
0.35
" This method is biologically more relevant because it reflects bioavailability of the test compound to the cells, and the antioxidant action is determined in the cellular environment."( Urolithins, intestinal microbial metabolites of Pomegranate ellagitannins, exhibit potent antioxidant activity in a cell-based assay.
Bialonska, D; Ferreira, D; Kasimsetty, SG; Khan, SI, 2009
)
0.35
"The study of fruit and vegetable processing and its effects on the levels of health-promoting constituents and their bioavailability and metabolism is very relevant to understanding the role of these constituents in human health."( Strawberry processing does not affect the production and urinary excretion of urolithins, ellagic acid metabolites, in humans.
Cerdá, B; Espín, JC; García-Conesa, MT; Larrosa, M; Tomás-Barberán, FA; Truchado, P; Vidal-Guevara, ML, 2012
)
0.38
" Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in modulating the bioavailability of these high molecular weight polyphenols."( Urolithins are the main urinary microbial-derived phenolic metabolites discriminating a moderate consumption of nuts in free-living subjects with diagnosed metabolic syndrome.
Andrés-Lacueva, C; Bulló, M; Espín, JC; García-Villalba, R; Jáuregui, O; López-Uriarte, P; Rabassa, M; Salas-Salvadó, J; Tomás-Barberán, F; Tulipani, S; Urpi-Sarda, M, 2012
)
0.38
" Ellagitannins exhibit low bioavailability and are transformed in the gut to ellagic acid and its microbiota metabolites urolithin A (Uro-A) and urolithin B (Uro-B)."( Ellagitannin metabolites, urolithin A glucuronide and its aglycone urolithin A, ameliorate TNF-α-induced inflammation and associated molecular markers in human aortic endothelial cells.
Espín, JC; García-Conesa, MT; Giménez-Bastida, JA; González-Sarrías, A; Larrosa, M; Tomás-Barberán, F, 2012
)
0.38
" The results indicate that bioavailability of ellagitannins appears to be dependent on the composition of gut microbiota."( Effects of ellagitannin-rich berries on blood lipids, gut microbiota, and urolithin production in human subjects with symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
Aura, AM; Espín, JC; Kankainen, M; Kolehmainen, M; Leppänen, T; Maukonen, J; Moilanen, E; Nohynek, L; Oksman-Caldentey, KM; Poutanen, K; Puupponen-Pimiä, R; Seppänen-Laakso, T; Tómas-Barberán, FA; Törrönen, R, 2013
)
0.39
" Due to the not well-established bioavailability of ellagitannins, the mechanisms of observed therapeutic effects following oral administration still remain unclear."( Role of human gut microbiota metabolism in the anti-inflammatory effect of traditionally used ellagitannin-rich plant materials.
Granica, S; Kiss, AK; Melzig, MF; Piwowarski, JP; Schopohl, P; Stefańska, J; Zwierzyńska, M, 2014
)
0.4
"A pilot intervention study was conducted in human volunteers (n = 4) to establish the bioavailability of urolithins, which are the terminal end-products of ellagitannin metabolism by the gastrointestinal microflora."( Pilot walnut intervention study of urolithin bioavailability in human volunteers.
Gehres, N; Haubner, R; Owen, RW; Pfundstein, B; Ulrich, CM; Würtele, G, 2014
)
0.4
" Due to the questionable bioavailability of ellagitannins their gut microbiota metabolites-urolithins have come to be regarded as potential factors responsible for biological activities observed in vivo."( Urolithins, gut microbiota-derived metabolites of ellagitannins, inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages.
Granica, S; Kiss, AK; Moeslinger, T; Piwowarski, JP, 2015
)
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"We investigated the effect of mixing soy protein isolate and pomegranate juice (PJ) on the bioavailability and metabolism of ellagitannins (ETs) in healthy volunteers."( Soy protein isolate does not affect ellagitannin bioavailability and urolithin formation when mixed with pomegranate juice in humans.
Heber, D; Henning, SM; Hsu, M; Lee, R; Li, Z; ManLam, H; Thames, G; Yang, J, 2016
)
0.43
"The consumption of foodstuffs yielding circulating compounds able to maintain endothelial function by improving nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability can be considered as an effective strategy for cardiovascular disease prevention."( Effects on Nitric Oxide Production of Urolithins, Gut-Derived Ellagitannin Metabolites, in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells.
Bonadonna, RC; Brighenti, F; Cito, M; Dei Cas, A; Del Rio, D; Fantuzzi, F; Mena, P; Spigoni, V, 2016
)
0.43
" However, the low bioavailability of ellagitannins and their extensive metabolization in the gastrointestinal tract into ellagic acid and urolithins suggest that the health benefits of consuming ellagitannins rely on the direct effects of their metabolites."( Urolithins impair cell proliferation, arrest the cell cycle and induce apoptosis in UMUC3 bladder cancer cells.
Batista, MT; Carmo, A; Cruz, MT; Gomes, C; Liberal, J, 2017
)
0.46
" However, orally consumed geraniin, an ellagitannin, shows low bioavailability and undergoes metabolization to urolithins by gut microbiota."( An increased autophagic flux contributes to the anti-inflammatory potential of urolithin A in macrophages.
Boakye, YD; Groyer, L; Heiss, EH, 2018
)
0.48
" We aimed to improve oral bioavailability of UA by formulating it into biodegradable nanoparticles that use a surface-conjugated ligand targeting the gut-expressed transferrin receptor."( Oral delivery of nanoparticle urolithin A normalizes cellular stress and improves survival in mouse model of cisplatin-induced AKI.
Arora, M; Ganugula, R; Kumar, MNVR; Nabity, MB; Sheikh-Hamad, D; Zou, D, 2019
)
0.51
" Although results from recent studies indicate that polyphenols and UroA also provide neuroprotective effects, these compounds differ in their bioavailability and may, therefore, have unique effects on limiting neuroinflammation."( Differential Effects of Whole Red Raspberry Polyphenols and Their Gut Metabolite Urolithin A on Neuroinflammation in BV-2 Microglia.
Albusharif, M; Chaidez, V; Chung, S; Polenz, L; Ramer-Tait, AE; Schlange, S; Toney, AM; Works, D, 2020
)
0.56
" Our purpose was to develop a delivery system to improve the bioavailability and anti-tumor efficacy of Uro-A."( Preparation, Characterization, and In Vitro Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics Evaluation of PEGylated Urolithin A Liposomes.
Chen, L; Hu, J; Li, S; Meng, Y; Qiu, Z; Wang, G; Yi, S; Yu, H; Zhang, C; Zheng, G, 2021
)
0.62
"Foods rich in ellagic tannins are first hydrolyzed into ellagic acid in the stomach and small intestine, and then converted into urolithins with high bioavailability by the intestinal flora."( Ellagic acid and intestinal microflora metabolite urolithin A: A review on its sources, metabolic distribution, health benefits, and biotransformation.
Chen, W; Cui, S; Mao, B; Tang, X; Zhang, H; Zhang, M; Zhang, Q; Zhao, J, 2023
)
0.91
" Because EA is poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, urolithins are considered to play a major role in bioactivity."( Urolithin A Attenuates
Cao, M; Chen, Q; Li, S; Li, TY; Qing, LT; Wang, YX; Wu, CM; Yan, SY; Yu, ZH; Zhao, J, 2022
)
0.72
"Urolithin A (UroA) is gut metabolites of ellagitannins possessing a vast range of biological activities, but its poor water solubility and low bioavailability hinder its potential applications."( Liposomes encapsulation by pH driven improves the stability, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of urolithin A: A comparative study.
Chen, MS; Ding, Q; Hu, Y; Lu, FY; Tu, ZC; Wang, LH; Wei, LF; Zhang, L, 2023
)
0.91
" The bioavailability and inhibitory activity of UADs against UA-glucuronidation were evaluated using differentiated Caco-2 cell monolayers."( Urolithin A conjugation with NSAIDs inhibits its glucuronidation and maintains improvement of Caco-2 monolayers' barrier function.
Granica, S; Korczak, M; Piwowarski, JP; Popowski, D; Roszkowski, P; Skowrońska, W; Żołdak, KM, 2023
)
0.91

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" We randomly distributed 48 Wistar rats into six groups and used two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to assess the effects of two main factors-diet type (standard and high-fat) and ET dosage (without, low, and 3× higher)-applied to rats for 4 weeks."( Protective Effects of a Strawberry Ellagitannin-Rich Extract against Pro-Oxidative and Pro-Inflammatory Dysfunctions Induced by a High-Fat Diet in a Rat Model.
Fotschki, B; Jurgoński, A; Juśkiewicz, J; Kosmala, M; Kołodziejczyk, K; Majewski, M; Milala, J; Ognik, K; Żary-Sikorska, E, 2020
)
0.56
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Occurs in Manufacturing (2 Product(s))

Product Categories

Product CategoryProducts
Vitamins & Supplements1
Professional Supplements1

Products

ProductBrandCategoryCompounds Matched from IngredientsDate Retrieved
1Life Science NAD+ Longevity Blood Sugar Support -- 60 Veggie Caps1Life ScienceVitamins & SupplementsUrolithin A, Berberine HCl, Chromium, NAD +, NMN, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Vanadium2024-11-29 10:47:42
Codeage Liposomal Urolithin A Supplement - Resveratrol Betaine CoQ10 -- 60 CapsulesCodeageProfessional SupplementsUrolithin A, Betaine Anhydrous, Coenzyme Q10, Trans-Resveratrol2024-11-29 10:47:42

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
geroprotectorAny compound that supports healthy aging, slows the biological aging process, or extends lifespan.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
coumarins
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (1)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
ellagic acid degradation to urolithins011

Bioassays (19)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID620593Drug level in ICR mouse plasma assessed as total compound level after 6 hrs in presence of beta-glucuronidase by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID1873268Anti-obesity activity in high-fat diet induced C57BL/6 obese mouse model assessed as body weight change at 30 mg/kg, po administered once daily for 10 weeks relative to control2022European journal of medicinal chemistry, Jul-05, Volume: 237Recent advances in natural anti-obesity compounds and derivatives based on in vivo evidence: A mini-review.
AID620598Drug level in human plasma after 6 hrs2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID620595Drug level in ICR mouse plasma assessed as free compound level after 6 hrs in presence of beta-glucuronidase by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID620599Drug level in ICR mouse plasma assessed as free compound level after 1 hr in presence of beta-glucuronidase by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis relative to total compound level2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID620587Antiinflammatory activity against carrageenan-induced paw edema in ICR mouse at 300 mg/kg, po administered 1 hr before carrageenan challenge measured after 6 hrs by plethysmometer relative to control2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID620589Antiinflammatory activity against carrageenan-induced paw edema in ICR mouse at 300 mg/kg, po administered 6 hr before carrageenan challenge measured after 3 to 24 hrs by plethysmometer2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID620590Antioxidant activity against AAPH-induced lipid peroxidation in ICR mouse assessed as increase in ORAC score in plasma at 300 mg/kg, po after 1 hr relative to control2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID1683914Growth inhibition of Escherichia coli 0147:K89:K88 at 20 to 500 uM measured every 5 mins for 24 hrs by turbidometric analysis2020Journal of natural products, 12-24, Volume: 83, Issue:12
AID620592Drug level in ICR mouse plasma assessed as total compound level after 1 hr in presence of beta-glucuronidase by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID620586Antiinflammatory activity against carrageenan-induced paw edema in ICR mouse at 300 mg/kg, po administered 1 hr before carrageenan challenge measured after 3 hrs by plethysmometer relative to control2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID620594Drug level in ICR mouse plasma assessed as free compound level after 1 hr in presence of beta-glucuronidase by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID620597Drug level in human plasma after 0.5 hrs2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID1683913Growth inhibition of Escherichia coli DSM 2840 at 20 to 500 uM measured every 5 mins for 24 hrs by turbidometric analysis2020Journal of natural products, 12-24, Volume: 83, Issue:12
AID620591Antioxidant activity against AAPH-induced lipid peroxidation in ICR mouse assessed as decrease in ORAC score in plasma at 300 mg/kg, po after 6 hr relative to control2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID620588Antiinflammatory activity against carrageenan-induced paw edema in ICR mouse at 300 mg/kg, po administered 1 hr before carrageenan challenge measured after 24 hrs by plethysmometer relative to control2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID1683908Induction of porcine IPEC-J2 cells monolayer development assessed as increase in transepithelial electrical resistance at 50 uM after 6 days by voltammetric method2020Journal of natural products, 12-24, Volume: 83, Issue:12
AID620600Drug level in ICR mouse plasma assessed as free compound level after 6 hrs in presence of beta-glucuronidase by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis relative to total compound level2011Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Oct-01, Volume: 21, Issue:19
In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ellagitannin metabolite urolithin A.
AID1873250Anti-obesity activity in male C57BL/6 mouse model of high-fat diet induced obesity assessed as body weight change at 30 mg/kg, po administered once a day for 10 weeks relative to control2022European journal of medicinal chemistry, Jul-05, Volume: 237Recent advances in natural anti-obesity compounds and derivatives based on in vivo evidence: A mini-review.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (207)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (0.48)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's12 (5.80)29.6817
2010's94 (45.41)24.3611
2020's100 (48.31)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 10.10

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index10.10 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.41 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.51 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (10.10)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials14 (6.73%)5.53%
Reviews18 (8.65%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other176 (84.62%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]