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Medchemexpress LLC Ricinoleic acid (purity≥99%) | 141-22-0 | 100 MG
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Catalog No. 5000418222
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Ricinoleic acid (purity≥99%) is a hydroxy fatty acid, the main active component of Castor oil, and a feedstock for lubricants, cosmetics, polymers, and coatings. It acts as an agonist for the prostaglandin EP3 receptor (EC50 of 0.5 μM in MEG-01 cells), inducing laxative effects and uterine contraction. It also shows anti-anxiety-like, anti-inflammatory, and pro-inflammatory properties.

  • Functions as an agonist for the prostaglandin EP3 receptor (EC50 of 0.5 μM), leading to laxative effects.
  • Exhibits anti-anxiety-like effects in mouse models.
  • Possesses both anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory properties.
  • Inhibits β-HEX release in RBL-2H3 cells.
  • Inhibits glucose production in H4IIE cells.
  • Increases contractile activity in intestinal and uterine smooth muscle, promoting peristalsis and uterine contraction.
  • Modulates GSK-3β phosphorylation and β-catenin stability.

Catalog No. 50-004-18222 Supplier Medchemexpress LLC Supplier No. HYN6070100G
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Ricinoleic acid (purity≥99%) is a hydroxy fatty acid, the main active component of Castor oil, and a feedstock for lubricants, cosmetics, polymers, and coatings. It acts as an agonist for the prostaglandin EP3 receptor (EC50 of 0.5 μM in MEG-01 cells), inducing laxative effects and uterine contraction. It also shows anti-anxiety-like, anti-inflammatory, and pro-inflammatory properties.

  • Functions as an agonist for the prostaglandin EP3 receptor (EC50 of 0.5 μM), leading to laxative effects.
  • Exhibits anti-anxiety-like effects in mouse models.
  • Possesses both anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory properties.
  • Inhibits β-HEX release in RBL-2H3 cells.
  • Inhibits glucose production in H4IIE cells.
  • Increases contractile activity in intestinal and uterine smooth muscle, promoting peristalsis and uterine contraction.
  • Modulates GSK-3β phosphorylation and β-catenin stability.

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