trans-Urocanic Acid – 5 g

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
3465-72-3
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

trans-Urocanic acid is a major epidermal chromophore for the immunosuppressive effects of UV radiation that is produced in mammalian stratum corneum by the action of histidine ammonialyase on L-histidine.{26632} It contributes to the acidification of the surface of the stratum corneum, and its function has been proposed as that of an endogenous sunscreen, endowing a low-level of protection (SPF ~ 1.5) against UV-induced DNA damage and excessive keratinocyte apoptosis.{26632} Upon UVB exposure, trans-urocanic acid is converted to the cis isomer, which is known to activate regulatory T cells.{26631}  

 

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Description

A major epidermal chromophore for the immunosuppressive effects of UV radiation that is produced in mammalian stratum corneum by the action of L-histidine ammonia lyase on histidine


Formal name: 3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2E-propenoic acid

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Molecular weight: 138.1

CAS: 3465-72-3

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals||Research Area|Immunology & Inflammation|Adaptive Immunity