D-Glucuronic acid is a key component of anti-inflammatory proteoglycans, promoting embryonic development and inhibiting cell aggregation. When metabolized into ethyl glucuronide, it activates Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), contributing to pain. This acid and its derivative, glucurono-lactone, act as liver detoxifiers for human health and show anti-tumor activity.
- Key component of anti-inflammatory proteoglycans.
- Promotes embryonic development.
- Inhibits cell aggregation.
- Acts as a liver detoxifier.
- Derivatives exhibit anti-tumor activity.
- Activates Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) when metabolized.