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glycolic acid

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Description

glycolic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

glycolic acid : A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid where the methyl group has been hydroxylated. [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]

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ID SourceID
PubMed CID757
CHEMBL ID252557
CHEBI ID17497
MeSH IDM0098075

Synonyms (116)

Synonym
hoch2cooh
CHEBI:17497 ,
2-hydroxyethanoic acid
alpha-hydroxyacetic acid
kyselina glykolova [czech]
kyselina hydroxyoctova [czech]
nsc 166
einecs 201-180-5
c2h4o3
brn 1209322
inchi=1/c2h4o3/c3-1-2(4)5/h3h,1h2,(h,4,5
epa pesticide chemical code 000101
ai3-15362
glycocide
glycolic acid (7ci,8ci)
caswell no. 470
glypure 70
acetic acid, hydroxy- (9ci)
hsdb 5227
glypure
GOA ,
acetic acid, hydroxy-
hydroxyethanoic acid
nsc-166
C03547
hydroxyacetic acid
C00160
nsc166 ,
glycollic acid
wln: qv1q
.alpha.-hydroxyacetic acid
glycolic acid
79-14-1
2-hydroxyacetic acid
glycolic acid, bioxtra, >=98.0% (titration)
DB03085
NCGC00160612-01
NCGC00160612-02
glycolic acid, reagentplus(r), 99%
287EB351-FF9F-4A67-B4B9-D626406C9B13
CHEMBL252557
AKOS000118921
BMSE000245
FT-0669047
G0196
G0110
polyglycolide
NCGC00257533-01
dtxsid0025363 ,
cas-79-14-1
tox21_301298
dtxcid105363
ccris 9474
unii-0wt12sx38s
0wt12sx38s ,
4-03-00-00571 (beilstein handbook reference)
kyselina glykolova
kyselina hydroxyoctova
acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-
ec 201-180-5
FT-0612572
S6272
hydroxyacetic acid-13c2
glycolic acid [vandf]
hydroxyacetic acid [hsdb]
glycolic acid [inci]
glycolic acid [mi]
glycolic acid [mart.]
glycolic acid [who-dd]
2-hydroxyl ethanoic acid
2-hydroxy-acetic acid
ho-ch2-cooh
glycolicacid
2-hydroxy acetic acid
hydroxy-acetic acid
STR00936
mfcd00004312
glycolic-2,2-d2 acid
J-509661
F2191-0224
glycolic acid, anhydrous, free-flowing, redi-dri(tm), reagentplus(r), 99%
glycolic acid, certified reference material, tracecert(r)
glycolic acid, >=97.0% (t)
glycolic acid, saj special grade, >=98.0%
glycolic acid, crystal, reagent
D78078
glycolic acid, p.a., 98%
glycolic acid, pharmaceutical secondary standard; certified reference material
glycolic acid, vetec(tm) reagent grade, 98%
hydroxyethanoate
alpha-hydroxyacetate
a-hydroxyacetic acid
a-hydroxyacetate
CS-W016683
HY-W015967
hydroxyacetic acid; hydroxyethanoic acid
Q409373
glycolic acid 100 microg/ml in acetonitrile
hydroxyacetic acid; hydroxyethanoic acid; glycollic acid
BCP28762
STL197955
o7z ,
hydroxyacetic acid solution
SB83760
2-hydroxyaceticacid
EN300-19242
glycolate standard: c2h3o3- @ 1000 microg/ml in h2o
c2h3o3-
pari 70% glycolic acid peel
usepa/opp pesticide code: 000101
village 11 factory relax day aha exfoliating body
glycolic acid (mart.)
oceanblu pre-post
oceanblu barrier
pari 30% glycolic acid peel
Z104473274

Research Excerpts

Overview

Glycolic acid (GA) is an effective way of reversing the signs of age and photodamage. In various free acid levels, it has been introduced as a topical therapy aimed at reducing pigmentation and improving skin texture, tone, and luminosity.

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"Glycolic acid (GA) is a commonly used superficial peel with higher concentrations and lower pH levels leading to a stronger effect despite a higher risk of adverse effects (AE), which include burning, pain, itching, erythema, and edema."( The Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Protective Complex Combined With 50% Glycolic Acid Peel: A Double-Blinded, Split Face, Controlled Study.
Artzi, O; Carasso, R; Heyman, L; Mehrabi, J, 2021
)
2.3
"Glycolic acid (GA) is an effective way of reversing the signs of age and photodamage. "( Glycolic acid adjusted to pH 4 stimulates collagen production and epidermal renewal without affecting levels of proinflammatory TNF-alpha in human skin explants.
Brown, A; Fabbrocini, G; Granger, C; Narda, M; Piquero-Casals, J; Trullas, C, 2021
)
3.51
"Glycolic acid is a known antioxidant; in various free acid levels, it has been introduced as a topical therapy aimed at reducing pigmentation and improving skin texture, tone, and luminosity."( Effect of glycolic acid, phytic acid, soothing complex containing Emulsion on Hyperpigmentation and skin luminosity: A clinical evaluation.
Houshmand, EB, 2021
)
1.75
"Glycolic acid (GA) is an ⍺-hydroxy acid used in cosmetics, packaging, and medical industries due to its excellent properties, especially in its polymeric form. "( Engineering Escherichia coli for glycolic acid production from D-xylose through the Dahms pathway and glyoxylate bypass.
Bañares, AB; Cabulong, RB; Chung, WJ; Lee, WK; Nisola, GM; Ramos, KRM; Valdehuesa, KNG, 2018
)
2.2
"Glycolic acid is an important industrial compound. "( [Improving glycolic acid yield by metabolic engineering in Escherichia coli].
Deng, Y; Ma, N; Mao, Y; Zhu, K, 2018
)
2.31
"Glycolic acid is a new substrate analog inhibitor with the value of the semi-inhibitory concentration of lipase is estimated to be 17.29 ± 0.14 mM."( The inhibitory kinetics and mechanism of glycolic acid on lipase.
Chen, QX; Liu, TT; Shen, DY; Su, WC; Zhuang, JX, 2020
)
1.55
"Glycolic acid is a C2 hydroxy acid that is a widely used chemical compound. "( Glycolic acid production in the engineered yeasts Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Kluyveromyces lactis.
Barth, D; Koivistoinen, OM; Kuivanen, J; Penttilä, M; Pitkänen, JP; Richard, P; Turkia, H, 2013
)
3.28
"Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid used as a chemical peeling for more than a quarter century. "( Effects of various concentrations of glycolic acid at the corneoxenometry and collaxenometry bioassays.
Piérard, GE; Piérard-Franchimont, C; Xhauflaire-Uhoda, E, 2008
)
2.06
"Glycolic acid is a member of the AHA family, which occurs naturally in foods and has been used for centuries as a cutaneous rejuvenation treatment. "( Development of a w/o/w emulsion for chemical peeling applications containing glycolic acid.
Baitokova, A; Yener, G,
)
1.8
"Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that can be used as a topical skin peel to provide important complementary benefits to nonablative lasers, IPL, and TCA peels."( Enhancing cosmetic outcomes by combining superficial glycolic acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) peels with nonablative lasers, intense pulsed light, and trichloroacetic acid peels.
Briden, ME; Effron, C; Green, BA, 2007
)
1.31
"Glycolic acid is a member of the AHA family, which occurs naturally in foods and has been used for centuries as a cutaneous rejuvenation treatment. "( The use of glycolic acid as a peeling agent.
Murad, H; Premo, PS; Shamban, AT, 1995
)
2.12
"Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxyacid that is useful as a chemical peeling agent."( Glycolic acid peels for the treatment of wrinkles and photoaging.
Moy, LS; Moy, RL; Murad, H, 1993
)
3.17
"Glycolic acid peeling is an effective modality for the treatment of atrophic acne scars, but repetitive peels (at least six times) with 70% concentration are necessary to obtain evident improvement. "( Biweekly serial glycolic acid peels vs. long-term daily use of topical low-strength glycolic acid in the treatment of atrophic acne scars.
Akçali, C; Erbağci, Z, 2000
)
2.1

Effects

Glycolic acid has been used extensively for the treatment of photoaging and wrinkles. It has considerable therapeutic value for acne with minimal side effects even in Asian skin.

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"Glycolic acid has chemical properties similar to those of formic acid. "( High efficiency and clean separation of eucalyptus components by glycolic acid pretreatment.
Cao, L; Deng, B; Hou, Y; Huang, C; Li, Y; Liang, C; Luo, Y; Qin, C; Yao, S; Zhu, J, 2021
)
2.3
"Glycolic acid (GA) has been widely used in cosmetic agents and superficial chemical peeling in recent years. "( Synergistic phototoxic effects of glycolic acid in a human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT).
Cheng, YW; Chung, JG; Hsiao, YP; Lai, WW; Wei, YH; Yang, JH, 2011
)
2.09
"Glycolic acid has been added to hydroquinone formulations in the past to enhance their depigmentation effects, but may cause irritation, leading to postinflammatory hyperpigmentation."( Safety and efficacy of 4% hydroquinone combined with 10% glycolic acid, antioxidants, and sunscreen in the treatment of melasma.
Guevara, IL; Pandya, AG, 2003
)
1.29
"Glycolic acid has been recognized as the major toxic agent in ethylene glycol poisoning but current methods available do not allow analysis in a clinically relevant turnaround time."( Colorimetric and gas chromatographic procedures for glycolic acid in serum: the major toxic metabolite of ethylene glycol.
Fraser, AD; MacNeil, W, 1993
)
1.26
"Glycolic acid has been used extensively for the treatment of photoaging and wrinkles. "( Glycolic acid modulation of collagen production in human skin fibroblast cultures in vitro.
Howe, K; Moy, LS; Moy, RL, 1996
)
3.18
"Glycolic acid has been one of the more commonly used alpha hydroxy acids for the treatment of photodamaged skin. "( Short contact 70% glycolic acid peels as a treatment for photodamaged skin. A pilot study.
Andree, C; Dobry, M; Grove, G; Hollenbach, KA; Hunt, S; Piacquadio, D, 1996
)
2.07
"Glycolic acid has become important and popular for treating acne."( The effect of glycolic acid on the treatment of acne in Asian skin.
Chan, HL; Hu, CT; Huang, CL; Wang, CM, 1997
)
2.1
"Glycolic acid has considerable therapeutic value for acne with minimal side effects even in Asian skin. "( The effect of glycolic acid on the treatment of acne in Asian skin.
Chan, HL; Hu, CT; Huang, CL; Wang, CM, 1997
)
2.1
"Glycolic acid has also keratolytic action and could be interesting to treat acne."( [Comparative study of the efficacy and tolerance of 12% glycolic acid cream and 0.05% retinoic acid cream for polymorphic acne].
Ezzine, N; Kamoun, F; Kamoun, MR; Kharfi, M; Mokhtar, I; Tekaya, N; Zeglaoui, F,
)
1.1

Actions

Glycolic acid caused an increase in the level of skin damage in a dose- and time-dependent manner. The acid plays an intermediate role in glyoxylate metabolism.

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"Glycolic acid caused an increase in the level of skin damage in a dose- and time-dependent manner. "( Effect of glycolic acid on UVB-induced skin damage and inflammation in guinea pigs.
Cho, DH; Chung, SY; Hong, JT; Jung, HK; Kim, BY; Kim, DJ; Kim, EJ; Kim, HJ; Kim, HS; Nam, KT; Oh, JH; Park, KS; Song, CW; Yun, YW,
)
1.98
"Glycolic acid plays and intermediate role in glyoxylate metabolism being involved in both its synthesis and degradation."( [Determination of urinary glycolate by ion chromatography: clinical and experimental implication].
Ogawa, Y; Yamaguchi, K, 1997
)
1.02

Treatment

Glycolic acid treatment is believed to reverse the photoaging process by increasing collagen synthesis in the skin. Treatment for 3 weeks had no effect on pre-existing light-induced pigmentation.

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"Glycolic acid treatment attenuated the UVB-induced cell cytotoxicity as well as apoptosis."( Inhibitory effect of glycolic acid on ultraviolet B-induced c-fos expression, AP-1 activation and p53-p21 response in a human keratinocyte cell line.
Ahn, KS; Chung, SY; Hong, JT; Jung, HK; Jung, KM; Kim, DJ; Lee, SH; Park, KS; Park, SM; Park, YK; Pyo, HB; Yang, KH; Yun, YP; Yun, YW, 2002
)
1.35
"Glycolic acid treatment is believed to reverse the photoaging process by increasing collagen synthesis in the skin. "( Increased in vivo collagen synthesis and in vitro cell proliferative effect of glycolic acid.
Kim, DH; Kim, SJ; Maibach, HI; Park, JH; Won, YH, 1998
)
1.97
"Glycolic acid treatment was compared in vivo with lactic acid (hairless mice) and in vitro to malic acid (normal human skin fibroblast culture) with controls. "( Increased in vivo collagen synthesis and in vitro cell proliferative effect of glycolic acid.
Kim, DH; Kim, SJ; Maibach, HI; Park, JH; Won, YH, 1998
)
1.97
"Treatment with glycolic acid resulted in increased sensitivity of human skin to SSR, measured as an increase in erythema, DNA damage and sunburn cell formation. "( The effects of topically applied glycolic acid and salicylic acid on ultraviolet radiation-induced erythema, DNA damage and sunburn cell formation in human skin.
Barton, C; Beer, JZ; Coelho, SG; Hearing, VJ; Kaidbey, K; Kornhauser, A; Miller, SA; Takahashi, K; Wei, RR; Yamaguchi, Y, 2009
)
0.99
"Treatment with glycolic acid for 3 weeks had no effect on pre-existing light-induced pigmentation."( Effects of glycolic acid on light-induced skin pigmentation in Asian and caucasian subjects.
Bowman, PH; Jee, SH; Maibach, HI; Paul, BH; Tsai, TF, 2000
)
1.04

Toxicity

Glycolic acid is a commonly used superficial peel with higher concentrations and lower pH levels leading to a stronger effect despite a higher risk of adverse effects (AE), which include burning, pain, itching, erythema, and edema. A cream containing 4% hydroquinone, 10% buffered glycolic Acid, vitamins C and E, and sunscreen is safe and effective in the treatment of melasma.

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" A single course of q-switched ruby laser exposure is safe and efficient for the management of actinic lentigines, as it completely clears these obvious signs of aging."( Q-switched ruby laser application is safe and effective for the management of actinic lentigo (topical glycolic acid is not).
Hohenleutner, U; Kopera, D; Landthaler, M, 1996
)
0.51
", this toxic effect is not accompanied by an increase in intramyocardial citrate levels."( A 13C NMR study of 2-(13)C-chloroacetaldehyde, a metabolite of ifosfamide and cyclophosphamide, in the isolated perfused rabbit heart model. Initial observations on its cardiotoxicity and cardiac metabolism.
Loqueviel, C; Malet-Martino, M; Martino, R, 1997
)
0.3
" Clear evidence of maternal toxicity was demonstrated at 600 mg/kg; adverse clinical observations were statistically significantly increased (wheezing/lung noise, abnormal gait/staggering, lethargy)."( Developmental toxicity study of glycolic acid in rats.
Hurtt, ME; Kennedy, GL; Munley, SM, 1999
)
0.59
"A cream containing 4% hydroquinone, 10% buffered glycolic acid, vitamins C and E, and sunscreen is safe and effective in the treatment of melasma."( Safety and efficacy of 4% hydroquinone combined with 10% glycolic acid, antioxidants, and sunscreen in the treatment of melasma.
Guevara, IL; Pandya, AG, 2003
)
0.82
" Therefore, the present study suggests that combined treatment with serial glycolic acid peels, azelaic acid cream and adapalene gel should be considered as an effective and safe therapy in recalcitrant melasma."( Efficacy and safety of serial glycolic acid peels and a topical regimen in the treatment of recalcitrant melasma.
Arca, E; Erbil, H; Kurumlu, Z; Sezer, E; Taştan, B, 2007
)
0.86
" These results indicate that COM, and not glyoxylate or glycolaldehyde, is the toxic metabolite responsible for the acute tubular necrosis and renal failure that is observed in EG-poisoned patients."( Calcium oxalate, and not other metabolites, is responsible for the renal toxicity of ethylene glycol.
Cenac, TA; Guo, C; Li, Y; McMartin, KE, 2007
)
0.34
" Thioglycolates were slightly toxic in rat acute oral toxicity studies."( Final amended report on the safety assessment of Ammonium Thioglycolate, Butyl Thioglycolate, Calcium Thioglycolate, Ethanolamine Thioglycolate, Ethyl Thioglycolate, Glyceryl Thioglycolate, Isooctyl Thioglycolate, Isopropyl Thioglycolate, Magnesium Thiogl
Andersen, FA; Belsito, DV; Bergfeld, WF; Burnett, CL; Klaassen, CD; Marks, JG; Shank, RC; Slaga, TJ; Snyder, PW,
)
0.13
" No device-related issues or adverse events were observed."( A preclinical study of the safety and efficacy of Occlusin™ 500 Artificial Embolization Device in sheep.
Biliske, JA; Griffith, IJ; Nation, PN; Owen, RJ; Polakowski, R; Tiege, PB, 2012
)
0.38
" These results highlight the potential adverse effects of GA-containing cosmetic agents on human skin."( Synergistic phototoxic effects of glycolic acid in a human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT).
Cheng, YW; Chung, JG; Hsiao, YP; Lai, WW; Wei, YH; Yang, JH, 2011
)
0.65
" Nanoparticle functionalization with di-mannose (specifically carboxymethyl-α-D-mannopyranosyl-(1,2)-D-mannopyranoside), galactose (specifically carboxymethyl-β-galactoside), or glycolic acid induced no adverse effects after administration based on histopathological evaluation of liver, kidneys, and lungs."( Safety and biocompatibility of carbohydrate-functionalized polyanhydride nanoparticles.
Boggiatto, PM; Goodman, JT; Hostetter, JM; Narasimhan, B; Pohl, NL; Roychoudhury, R; Vela-Ramirez, JE; Wannemuehler, MJ, 2015
)
0.61
" The glycolate complexes are selectively toxic against parasite amastigotes, with all complexes being nontoxic towards promastigotes and human fibroblast cells."( Bismuth(III) α-hydroxy carboxylates: highly selective toxicity of glycolates towards Leishmania major.
Andrews, PC; Blair, VL; Kedzierski, L; Loh, A; Ong, YC, 2015
)
0.42
" Superficial chemical peeling is a skin-wounding procedure which might cause some potentially undesirable adverse events."( Efficacy and safety of superficial chemical peeling in treatment of active acne vulgaris.
Al-Khateeb, A; Al-Talib, H; Hameed, A; Murugaiah, C,
)
0.13
" This clinical study demonstrated that the new synthetic resorbable membrane is safe for guided bone tissue regeneration in various dental surgery indications."( Clinical Safety of a New Synthetic Resorbable Dental Membrane: A Case Series Study.
Bourdin, D; Campard, G; Evanno, C; Hoornaert, A; Layrolle, P; Martin-Thomé, H; Morlock, JF; Saffarzadeh, A; Strube, N, 2018
)
0.48
"Glycolic acid (GA) is a commonly used superficial peel with higher concentrations and lower pH levels leading to a stronger effect despite a higher risk of adverse effects (AE), which include burning, pain, itching, erythema, and edema."( The Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Protective Complex Combined With 50% Glycolic Acid Peel: A Double-Blinded, Split Face, Controlled Study.
Artzi, O; Carasso, R; Heyman, L; Mehrabi, J, 2021
)
2.3
"The addition of the NPC to GA 50% peel is a highly effective, safe modality in the reduction of erythema, pain, and itching after peel application, and it provides an advantage in the post-treatment healing period."( The Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Protective Complex Combined With 50% Glycolic Acid Peel: A Double-Blinded, Split Face, Controlled Study.
Artzi, O; Carasso, R; Heyman, L; Mehrabi, J, 2021
)
0.85
"Exposure to glycolic acid can be harmful and toxic to the lungs."( Acute Toxicity in the Rat Lung Induced by Intratracheal Instillation of Glycolic Acid.
Eom, IC; Kim, H; Kim, P; Kim, W; Lim, SK; Shim, I; Yoo, J; Yoon, BI,
)
0.74
" No systemic adverse effect of AA-PLGA NPs was observed in our studies."( Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of in vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo antitumor activity of asiatic acid-loaded poly lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles: A strategy of treating breast cancer.
Basak, S; Chakraborty, P; Chatterjee, S; Dewanjee, S; Dutta, S; Ghosh, N; Ghosh, S; Sil, PC, 2022
)
0.92

Pharmacokinetics

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" Pharmacokinetic parameters including Cmax, Tmax, AUC, and betat((1/2)) were determined for EG and GA."( Dose-dependent nonlinear pharmacokinetics of ethylene glycol metabolites in pregnant (GD 10) and nonpregnant Sprague-Dawley rats following oral administration of ethylene glycol.
Bartels, MJ; Carney, EW; Pottenger, LH, 2001
)
0.31
" Therefore, a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model was developed to integrate the extensive mode of action and pharmacokinetic data on EG and GA for use in developmental risk assessments."( Development of a physiologically based pharmacokinetic model for ethylene glycol and its metabolite, glycolic Acid, in rats and humans.
Bartels, MJ; Carney, EW; Corley, RA; Gies, RA; Soelberg, JJ; Thrall, KD; Weitz, KK, 2005
)
0.54
" The development and evaluation of the PBPK model was based upon previously published pharmacokinetic studies coupled with measured blood and tissue partition coefficients and rates of in vitro metabolism of glyoxylic acid to oxalic acid, glycine and other metabolites using primary hepatocytes isolated from male Wistar rats and humans."( Extension of a PBPK model for ethylene glycol and glycolic acid to include the competitive formation and clearance of metabolites associated with kidney toxicity in rats and humans.
Bartels, MJ; Corley, RA; Creim, J; Hansen, SC; McMartin, KE; Saghir, SA; Snellings, WM, 2011
)
0.62

Compound-Compound Interactions

Hydroquinone 4% cream with 2% glycolic acid is safe and effective in improving photodamage on the neck and upper chest.

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"Hydroquinone 4% cream with 2% glycolic acid is safe and effective in improving photodamage on the neck and upper chest when used alone or in combination with salicylic acid peels."( Efficacy of hydroquinone cream (USP 4%) used alone or in combination with salicylic acid peels in improving photodamage on the neck and upper chest.
Gladstone, HB; Jeffers, M; Moy, RL; Nguyen, SL; Ottomeyer, T; Williams, R; Wortzman, M, 2000
)
0.6
" In addition, well-recognized topical antiaging therapies such as superficial chemical peeling (CP) with α-hydroxy acids have been shown to be more helpful when combined with low-dose oral isotretinoin."( Severe hyperpigmentation and scarring following glycolic acid peel treatment in combination with low-dose isotretinoin.
Bölke, E; Diedrichson, E; Gerber, PA; Homey, B; Kukova, G, 2014
)
0.66
"To study and compare the therapeutic efficacy and side effects of a 35% glycolic acid (GA) full face peel alone or in combination with a 10% or 20% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) spot peel for facial melasma."( Comparative Efficacy of a 35% Glycolic Acid Peel Alone or in Combination With a 10% and 20% Trichloroacetic Acid Spot Peel for Melasma: A Randomized Control Trial.
Bhalla, M; Garg, S; Kaur, J; Kumar, A; Thami, GP, 2019
)
1.03
"Chemical peels with GA alone or in combination with TCA do result in a significant improvement in melasma, but the combination of the peels in the same sitting does not seem to have any additive or synergistic effect while they may increase the side effects."( Comparative Efficacy of a 35% Glycolic Acid Peel Alone or in Combination With a 10% and 20% Trichloroacetic Acid Spot Peel for Melasma: A Randomized Control Trial.
Bhalla, M; Garg, S; Kaur, J; Kumar, A; Thami, GP, 2019
)
0.8
" Both medium-depth chemical peels including 15% TCA in combination with 70% GA and 35% TCA alone proved to be useful for the removal of epidermal or superficial lesions and to improve the texture of photodamaged facial skin (grade II-III Glogau photoaged skin)."( Comparative study of 15% trichloroacetic acid peel combined with 70% glycolic acid and 35% trichloroacetic acid peel for the treatment of photodamaged facial skin in aging women.
Kubiak, M; Mucha, P; Rotsztejn, H, 2020
)
0.79

Bioavailability

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"The bioavailability of RAL into the skin after topical RALGA was studied by HPLC, and its bioconversion to RA was analysed by measuring the enzyme activity of retinaldehyde dehydrogenase and the RA content in the epidermis and dermis."( Pharmacology of RALGA, a mixture of retinaldehyde and glycolic acid.
Carraux, P; Didierjean, L; Grand, D; Kasraee, B; Saurat, JH; Sorg, O; Tran, C, 2005
)
0.58
"05% alone; this indicates that the presence of GA favours the bioavailability and biotransformation of RAL into RA."( Pharmacology of RALGA, a mixture of retinaldehyde and glycolic acid.
Carraux, P; Didierjean, L; Grand, D; Kasraee, B; Saurat, JH; Sorg, O; Tran, C, 2005
)
0.58
"These observations indicate that the addition of an AHA such as GA to a retinoid such as RAL results in a better bioavailability of the retinoid, thus a higher delivery of RA, which potentiates the biological activities of the retinoid."( Pharmacology of RALGA, a mixture of retinaldehyde and glycolic acid.
Carraux, P; Didierjean, L; Grand, D; Kasraee, B; Saurat, JH; Sorg, O; Tran, C, 2005
)
0.58
"Nanoparticulate drug delivery systems, mucoadhesive polymers and penetration enhancers have been used individually to overcome ocular barriers and increase bioavailability to eye tissues."( Understanding the influence of surface properties of nanoparticles and penetration enhancers for improving bioavailability in eye tissues in vivo.
Katti, DS; Mahaling, B, 2016
)
0.43
" The two systems were loaded with resveratrol (RSV), a hydrophobic polyphenol endowed with anti-cancerogenic, anti-inflammatory, and heart/brain protective effects, but with low bioavailability mainly due to poor aqueous solubility."( Chitosan Oleate Coated Poly Lactic-Glycolic Acid (PLGA) Nanoparticles versus Chitosan Oleate Self-Assembled Polymeric Micelles, Loaded with Resveratrol.
Bonferoni, MC; Catenacci, L; Dacarro, G; Ferrari, F; Malavasi, L; Miele, D; Rossi, S; Sandri, G; Sorrenti, M, 2019
)
0.79
"The aim of this study was to improve the bioavailability of polymyxin B (PMB) in pulmonary nebulized drug delivery."( Mucus-permeable polymyxin B-hyaluronic acid/ poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticle platform for the nebulized treatment of lung infections.
Deng, L; Feng, Y; Li, R; Ouyang, Q; Qin, M; Sun, J; Wang, F; Wang, H; Wu, J; Yang, T; Yu, Q; Zhai, T; Zhan, Q, 2022
)
0.96
" However, the poor solubility and low bioavailability limit its clinical application."( Cannabidiol-Loaded Poly Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid Nanoparticles with Improved Bioavailability as a Potential for Osteoarthritis Therapeutic.
Jin, Z; Qin, Z; Wei, Q; Xu, S; Zhan, Y; Zheng, L, 2023
)
1.19
" The current research attempted to develop poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles loaded with raloxifene by modified emulsification solvent diffusion evaporation method to improve oral bioavailability by using Taguchi design."( Formulation, optimization and characterization of raloxifene hydrochloride loaded PLGA nanoparticles by using Taguchi design for breast cancer application.
Gandhi, S; Kavisri, M; Maddiboyina, B; Moovendhan, M; Nakkala, RK; Roy, H, 2023
)
1.15

Dosage Studied

Paclitaxel dosage form on nanoparticles of 200-300 nm based on lactic and glycolic acid copolymer was obtained by the co-precipitation method.

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" Studies on the dosage design of this new delivery system of leuprorelin are summarized."( [Once-a-month injectable microcapsules of leuprorelin acetate].
Ogawa, Y; Okada, H; Toguchi, H; Yamamoto, M, 1991
)
0.28
" The peak plasma level of EG occurred at 2 hr after dosing and that of glycolate between 4-6 hr."( Ethylene glycol and glycolate kinetics in rats and dogs.
Collins, TD; Hewlett, TP; Jacobsen, D; McMartin, KE, 1989
)
0.28
" Physicochemical properties, biodegradability, and biocompatibility of the polymers, and evaluations in vitro and in vivo of specific dosage forms using the polymers, are included."( Poly(hydroxy acids) in drug delivery.
Juni, K; Nakano, M, 1987
)
0.27
" Ethylene glycol and commercial antifreeze were administered to experimental dogs at different dosage levels to reproduce the naturally occurring toxicosis associated with the consumption of commercial antifreeze."( Diagnosis of ethylene glycol (antifreeze) intoxication in dogs by determination of glycolic acid in serum and urine with high pressure liquid chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
Hewlett, TP; Ray, AC; Reagor, JC, 1983
)
0.49
" A dosing regimen for the glycolic acid formulations that was tolerated by the hairless guinea pigs and significantly decreased stratum corneum turnover time was determined using the dansyl chloride staining technique."( The effects of an alpha hydroxy acid (glycolic acid) on hairless guinea pig skin permeability.
Bronaugh, RL; Hood, HL; Kraeling, ME; Robl, MG, 1999
)
0.87
" Ethylene glycol was mixed in the diet at concentrations to deliver constant target dosage levels of 0, 50, 150, 500, or 1000 mg/kg/day for 16 weeks to groups of 10 male Wistar and 10 male F-344 rats based on weekly group mean body weights and feed consumption."( Subchronic toxicity of ethylene glycol in Wistar and F-344 rats related to metabolism and clearance of metabolites.
Corley, RA; Cruzan, G; Deyo, JA; Gingell, R; Hard, GC; McMartin, KE; Mertens, JJ; Snellings, WM, 2004
)
0.32
" The in vivo dose-response curves were similar for all agents, with mean enhancement up to 20."( Effect of shell type on the in vivo backscatter from polymer-encapsulated microbubbles.
Forsberg, F; Goldberg, BB; Lathia, JD; Le, NT; Liu, JB; Merton, DA; Wheatley, MA, 2004
)
0.32
"Paclitaxel dosage form on nanoparticles of 200-300 nm based on lactic and glycolic acid copolymer was obtained by the co-precipitation method."( Cytotoxic effect of paclitaxel incorporated in nanoparticles based on lactic and glycolic acid copolymer.
Alyautdin, RN; Balaban'yan, VY; Baranov, DS; Bojat, V; Hamdy, YM; Oganesyan, EA, 2011
)
0.83
" In part B, patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 had a mean maximal reduction from baseline of 75% across dosing cohorts in 24-hour urinary oxalate excretion."( Phase 1/2 Study of Lumasiran for Treatment of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1: A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial.
Cochat, P; Deschênes, G; Erbe, DV; Frishberg, Y; Garg, PP; Groothoff, JW; Habtemariam, BA; Harambat, J; Haslett, P; Hulton, SA; Lieske, JC; Lorch, U; Lu, J; Magen, D; McGregor, TL; Milliner, DS; Talamudupula, S; Vaishnaw, AK; Van't Hoff, WG, 2021
)
0.62
"Traditional dosage forms of granisetron (GRN) decrease patient compliance associated with repeated drug administration because of the short half-life of the drug."( Formulation Optimization and In Vitro Characterization of Granisetronloaded Polylactic-co-glycolic Acid Microspheres Prepared by a Dropping-in-liquid Emulsification Technique.
Ahmed, AMQ; Cao, QR; Chen, LQ; Du, HH; Sun, W, 2022
)
0.94
" The dosage of antidotes (fomepizole or ethanol) needs to be adjusted during ECTR."( Extracorporeal treatment for ethylene glycol poisoning: systematic review and recommendations from the EXTRIP workgroup.
Bird, S; Ghannoum, M; Gosselin, S; Hassanian-Moghaddam, H; Hoffman, RS; Kallab, S; Lavergne, V; Mégarbane, B; Rif, M; Roberts, DM; Wood, DM, 2023
)
0.91
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
metaboliteAny intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
keratolytic drugA drug that softens, separates, and causes desquamation of the cornified epithelium or horny layer of skin. Keratolytic drugs are used to expose mycelia of infecting fungi or to treat corns, warts, and certain other skin diseases.
[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 (2)

ClassDescription
2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid
primary alcoholA primary alcohol is a compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom which has either three hydrogen atoms attached to it or only one other carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms attached to it.
[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 (5)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
fatty acid u03C9-oxidation08
Photosynthetic carbon reduction014
Biochemical pathways: part I0466
GABA metabolism (aka GHB)1128
PCO cycle824

Protein Targets (1)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
DNA polymerase kappa isoform 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency33.58750.031622.3146100.0000AID588579
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (4)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1347082qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: LASV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347083qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: Viability assay - alamar blue signal for LASV Primary Screen2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347086qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Arenaviruses (LCMV): LCMV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID311367Permeability coefficient in human skin2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Nov-15, Volume: 15, Issue:22
Transdermal penetration behaviour of drugs: CART-clustering, QSPR and selection of model compounds.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (936)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-1990110 (11.75)18.7374
1990's163 (17.41)18.2507
2000's226 (24.15)29.6817
2010's275 (29.38)24.3611
2020's162 (17.31)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 75.47

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 very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index75.47 (24.57)
Research Supply Index6.99 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.82 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index264.24 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index3.93 (0.95)

This Compound (75.47)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials102 (10.33%)5.53%
Reviews63 (6.38%)6.00%
Case Studies44 (4.46%)4.05%
Observational1 (0.10%)0.25%
Other777 (78.72%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Clinical Trials (17)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Phase 2 Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a Single 70% Glycolic Acid Peel With Vitamin C for the Treatment of Photoaging [NCT02126644]Phase 210 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2014-05-31Not yet recruiting
"An Open-label Study of the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of the Glycolic Acid Tetrasubstituted Piceatannol (TGKP, Study Drug) With a Single Intravenous Administration With Participation of Healthy Volunteers: 3 Arms With Dose Escalation" [NCT06127381]Phase 125 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-11-30Not yet recruiting
Phase 2 Study of the The Efficacy and Safety of a Single 70% Glycolic Acid Peel With Vitamin C for the Treatment of Acne Scars [NCT02126657]Phase 210 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2014-05-31Not yet recruiting
Heterozygous Individuals for AGXT and Kidney Stones [NCT04430426]4 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2024-01-01Not yet recruiting
Renal Metabolism of Glycolate to Oxalate [NCT04437225]15 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2020-03-12Recruiting
Use of TCA 15% + 3% Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel for Improvement in Hand Lentigines [NCT05471947]Phase 420 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-03-15Recruiting
Acquired Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis (EV) Syndrome in HIV-infected Pediatric Patients: Prospective Treatment Trial With Topical Glycolic Acid and HPV Genotype Characterization [NCT01289171]38 participants (Actual)Interventional2009-01-31Completed
Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Combined Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid Peel Versus Glycolic Acid Peel Alone in the Treatment of Melasma: A Split Face Study [NCT02812719]Early Phase 10 participants (Actual)Interventional2018-07-31Withdrawn(stopped due to Study did not receive funding and will not be implemented.)
Safety of Serum Containing Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and Polyglutamate Acid Derivatives for Post-Inflammatory on Hyperpigmentation Skin [NCT05998200]34 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-07-01Recruiting
Comparative Study Between Chemical Peeling With 70% Glycolic Acid and Intradermal Transamine for the Treatment of Melasma. [NCT05362500]Phase 154 participants (Actual)Interventional2021-06-01Completed
A Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy of Glycolic Acid Peels vs. Salicylic Acid Peels for the Treatment of Melasma: A Randomized Control Trial [NCT01976286]21 participants (Actual)Interventional2015-01-31Active, not recruiting
Use Of A Novel Quantitative Tool For Evaluation of Pseudo- Acanthosis Nigricans: Acanthosis Nigricans Area And Severity Index [NCT04359485]20 participants (Actual)Interventional2019-08-01Active, not recruiting
The Efficacy of Combined Peels in Treatment of Melasma Using Modified Jessner's Solution With 20%Trichloroacetic Acid Versus 70%Glycolic Acid With 20% Trichloroacetic Acid : A Split-face Study [NCT03153852]Phase 430 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2018-03-15Not yet recruiting
Open Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sequential Therapy With Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01%, Hydroquinone (HQ) 4% and Tretinoin 0.05% (TriLuma® Cream) and a Series of Glycolic Acid Peels for the Treatment of Melasma [NCT00472966]Phase 420 participants (Actual)Interventional2006-11-30Completed
A Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Merlin (Ethanol and Glycolic Acid Mixture) for the Episodic Treatment of Recurrent Herpes Labialis [NCT01985321]Phase 2469 participants (Actual)Interventional2013-11-30Completed
A Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy of 1064 Q-switch Laser vs. Glycolic Acid Peels for the Treatment of Melasma: A Randomized Control Trial [NCT01976273]20 participants (Actual)Interventional2013-10-31Completed
Microneedling With Topical Glycolic Acid 35% Versus Microneedling With Topical Insulin in the Treatment of Atrophic Post-acne Scars [NCT05600075]30 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-02-22Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

TrialOutcome
NCT01976273 (1) [back to overview]Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of Improvement Rated by a Blinded Dermatologist From at Week 10
NCT01985321 (2) [back to overview]Clinician Assessed Duration of Complete Healing of the Herpetic Episode
NCT01985321 (2) [back to overview]Number of Treatment Related Adverse Events

Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of Improvement Rated by a Blinded Dermatologist From at Week 10

The primary outcome was a blinded rating of improvement of the treatment area (1064nm Q-switch Laser Versus Glycolic Acid Peels) using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). A dermatologist blindly evaluated the treated areas of each side from live subjects at baseline on the final follow up visit (week 10). The VAS of improvement was rated on a scale of 0 to10, with 0 being no improvement and 10 being the most improvement seen by the treatment. (NCT01976273)
Timeframe: Week 10

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
1064nm Q-switch Laser4.37
Glycolic Acid Peels4.62

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Clinician Assessed Duration of Complete Healing of the Herpetic Episode

(NCT01985321)
Timeframe: Days 1-14

Interventionhours (Median)
Merlin - Ethanol/Glycolic Acid Solution129.6
Ethanol154.6

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