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3-mercaptopicolinic acid

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Description

3-Mercaptopicolinic acid (3-MPA) is a sulfur-containing derivative of picolinic acid. It has been shown to possess various biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Its synthesis typically involves the reaction of picolinic acid with sulfur-containing reagents, such as thionyl chloride or phosphorus pentasulfide. Research into 3-MPA focuses on its potential therapeutic applications, particularly in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and cancer. Studies have demonstrated its ability to inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reactive oxygen species, suggesting its potential as an anti-inflammatory agent. Additionally, 3-MPA has shown promising anticancer activity, inhibiting the growth of various cancer cell lines by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. The unique sulfur atom in its structure contributes to its biological activities, enabling it to interact with specific proteins and enzymes involved in cellular signaling pathways.'

3-mercaptopicolinic acid: gluconeogenesis inhibitor; may also inhibit ATP-dependentphosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID119070
CHEMBL ID3247165
SCHEMBL ID918811
MeSH IDM0052130

Synonyms (28)

Synonym
3-mercaptopicolinic acid
3-mercapto-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
3-mercaptopicolinate
skf 34288
2-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-mercapto-
sk&f 34288
14623-54-2
3-mercapto-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid hydrochloride
3-sulfanylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid
AKOS006273680
3-mercaptopyridine-2-carboxylic acid
7xw1r5r974 ,
unii-7xw1r5r974
skf-34288
picolinic acid, 3-mercapto-
CHEMBL3247165
ZYFDNIOIEFZULT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SCHEMBL918811
1wd ,
W-201292
DTXSID90163330
bdbm181109
3-mercaptopicolinic acid (mpa)
FT-0722260
3-mercaptopicolinic acid hcl
Q27268995
A906453
3-mercaptopicolinicacid

Research Excerpts

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Dose-response relationships were established for R6G and 3-mercaptopicolinic acid, and a nontoxic dose of the compounds was selected for subsequent experiments."( Reduction of the growth rate of the Walker 256 tumor in rats by rhodamine 6G together with hypoglycemia.
Burns, HJ; Calman, KC; Fearon, KC; Plumb, JA, 1987
)
0.52
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (1)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Molecular Functions (1)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
nucleoside diphosphate kinase activityPhosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, cytosolic [GTP]Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (1)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
cytosolPhosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, cytosolic [GTP]Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (7)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1135161Hypoglycemic activity in 48 hrs fasted rat assessed as reduction in glucose level at 150 mg/kg, po measured after 1 hr1977Journal of medicinal chemistry, Apr, Volume: 20, Issue:4
Synthesis and hypoglycemic activity of S-acyl derivatives of 3-mercaptopicolinic acid.
AID1135162Hypoglycemic activity in 48 hrs fasted rat assessed as reduction in glucose level at 150 mg/kg, po measured after 2 hrs1977Journal of medicinal chemistry, Apr, Volume: 20, Issue:4
Synthesis and hypoglycemic activity of S-acyl derivatives of 3-mercaptopicolinic acid.
AID1135163Hypoglycemic activity in 48 hrs fasted rat assessed as reduction in glucose level at 150 mg/kg, po measured after 4 hrs1977Journal of medicinal chemistry, Apr, Volume: 20, Issue:4
Synthesis and hypoglycemic activity of S-acyl derivatives of 3-mercaptopicolinic acid.
AID1801652PEPCK Assay (PEP to OAA) from Article 10.1021/acs.biochem.5b00822: \\Inhibition and Allosteric Regulation of Monomeric Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase by 3-Mercaptopicolinic Acid.\\2015Biochemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 54, Issue:38
Inhibition and Allosteric Regulation of Monomeric Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase by 3-Mercaptopicolinic Acid.
AID1801649PEPCK Assay (OAA to PEP-allosteric) from Article 10.1021/acs.biochem.5b00822: \\Inhibition and Allosteric Regulation of Monomeric Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase by 3-Mercaptopicolinic Acid.\\2015Biochemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 54, Issue:38
Inhibition and Allosteric Regulation of Monomeric Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase by 3-Mercaptopicolinic Acid.
AID1801651PEPCK Assay (PEP to OAA-allosteric) from Article 10.1021/acs.biochem.5b00822: \\Inhibition and Allosteric Regulation of Monomeric Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase by 3-Mercaptopicolinic Acid.\\2015Biochemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 54, Issue:38
Inhibition and Allosteric Regulation of Monomeric Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase by 3-Mercaptopicolinic Acid.
AID1801650PEPCK Assay (OAA to PEP) from Article 10.1021/acs.biochem.5b00822: \\Inhibition and Allosteric Regulation of Monomeric Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase by 3-Mercaptopicolinic Acid.\\2015Biochemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 54, Issue:38
Inhibition and Allosteric Regulation of Monomeric Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase by 3-Mercaptopicolinic Acid.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (124)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199085 (68.55)18.7374
1990's30 (24.19)18.2507
2000's3 (2.42)29.6817
2010's4 (3.23)24.3611
2020's2 (1.61)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 17.46

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 moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index17.46 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.84 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.68 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index15.26 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (17.46)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (0.79%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other125 (99.21%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]