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muricholic acid

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Description

Muricholic acid is a bile acid found in humans and other mammals. It is synthesized in the liver from cholesterol and is a key component of bile, which aids in the digestion and absorption of fats. Research has shown that muricholic acid has a number of potential biological effects, including:

* **Anti-inflammatory properties:** Studies have suggested that muricholic acid may have anti-inflammatory effects in the gut, potentially reducing inflammation associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
* **Modulation of gut microbiota:** Muricholic acid may influence the composition and function of the gut microbiome, which is a complex community of bacteria and other microorganisms that plays a crucial role in health.
* **Effects on cholesterol metabolism:** Muricholic acid is involved in the regulation of cholesterol metabolism, and its levels may be altered in individuals with cholesterol disorders.

The study of muricholic acid is important for several reasons:

* **Understanding its role in health and disease:** Research into muricholic acid helps to understand its role in various physiological processes and its potential implications in health conditions.
* **Development of new therapies:** The biological effects of muricholic acid have led to interest in its potential as a therapeutic agent for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and cholesterol disorders.
* **Insights into bile acid metabolism:** Investigating muricholic acid can provide insights into the complex mechanisms of bile acid synthesis, transport, and metabolism.'

muricholic acid: internal standard in analysis of fecal bile acids; RN given refers to (3 alpha,5 beta)-isomer [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID119473
CHEBI ID134216
MeSH IDM0046016

Synonyms (16)

Synonym
muricholic acid
3,6,7-trihydroxy-5-cholanoic acid
39016-49-4
CHEBI:134216
(4r)-4-[(3r,5r,8s,9s,10r,13r,14s,17r)-3,6,7-trihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1h-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid
trihydroxy-5alpha-cholanoic acid
3alpha,6alpha,7beta-trihydroxy-5beta-cholanoic acid
cholan-24-oic acid, 3,6,7-trihydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta)-
muricholate
3alpha,6,7-trihydroxy-5beta-cholanic acid
trihydroxy-5alpha-cholanoate
3,6,7-trihydroxy-5-cholanoate
3alpha,6alpha,7beta-trihydroxy-5beta-cholanoate
(3alpha,5beta)-3,6,7-trihydroxy-cholan-24-oic acid
(3alpha,5beta)-3,6,7-trihydroxy-cholan-24-oate
DTXSID901317089

Research Excerpts

Pharmacokinetics

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" This analytical method was then successfully applied to a pharmacokinetic study of Gly-MCA following oral administration and intraperitoneal injection in mice."( An HPLC-MS/MS method for quantitation of Gly-MCA in mouse plasma: Application to a pharmacokinetic study.
Jiang, C; Lian, G; Liu, J; Ma, Y; Wang, T; Yin, Y; Zhou, J, 2017
)
0.46

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Hyodeoxycholic acid and hyodeoxy-oxazoline [2-(3 alpha,6 alpha-dihydroxy-24-nor-5 beta-cholanyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2- oxazoline] at the same dosage effectively prevented gallstones, while the trihydroxy bile acid, hyocholic acid, was not effective."( Role of hydrophilic bile acids and of sterols on cholelithiasis in the hamster.
Cohen, BI; Finver-Sadowsky, J; McSherry, CK; Mosbach, EH; Singhal, AK, 1984
)
0.27
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (6)

ClassDescription
3alpha-hydroxy steroidA 3-hydroxy steroid in which the 3-hydroxy substituent is in the alpha-position.
bile acidAny member of a group of hydroxy-5beta-cholanic acids occuring in bile, where they are present as the sodium salts of their amides with glycine or taurine. In mammals bile acids almost invariably have 5beta-configuration.
6-hydroxy steroid
7-hydroxy steroidA hydroxy steroid carrying a hydroxy substituent at position 7.
trihydroxy-5beta-cholanic acid
C24-steroidA steroid compound with a structure based on a 24-carbon (cholane) skeleton.
[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]

Research

Studies (117)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199035 (29.91)18.7374
1990's33 (28.21)18.2507
2000's13 (11.11)29.6817
2010's22 (18.80)24.3611
2020's14 (11.97)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 29.50

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 Index29.50 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.80 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.75 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index39.02 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.17 (0.95)

This Compound (29.50)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (0.84%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (0.84%)4.05%
Observational1 (0.84%)0.25%
Other116 (97.48%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]