Vitamins

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications One of the bioactive forms of Riboflavin. Nutritional factor found in milk, eggs, malted barley, liver, kidney, heart, leafy vegetables. Richest natural source is yeast. Minute amounts present in all plant and animal cells. Vitamin (enzyme cofactor).<br>References Unna, K., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 76, 75 (1942), Rivlin, et al.: N. Engl. J. Med., 283, 463 (1970), Al-Shammary, F.J., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 19, 429 (1990),<br></p>

<p>Applications Zymostenol, is the derivative of Zymosterol (Z701520), which is an sterol intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol (C432501).<br>References Roland, E.D., et al.: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 111, 278 (1989); Echevarria, F., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 265, 8484 (1990); Baranovskii, A.V., et al.: Russian. J. Bioorg. Chem., 28, 250 (2002); Schoenheimer, et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 105, 355 (1934);<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications δ-Tocotrienol is a natural substance with vitamin E activity. It can work as an antioxidant. It inhibits the growth of human breast cancer cells.<br>References Sen, C., et al.: Life Sci., 78, 2088 (2006); Yoshida, Y., et al.: Chem. Phys. Lipids, 123, 63 (2005)<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications A metabolite of Vitamin A (R252000(M)).<br>References Touma, S., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 78, 1127 (2009), Muniz, A., et al.: Biochem., 48, 6854 (2009), Guignard, T., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 285, 18759 (2010),<br></p>

<p>Applications Pyridoxal 5-phosphate Hydrate (cas# 853645-22-4) is a useful research chemical.<br></p>

<p>Applications Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid is a degradation product of Folic acid (F680300).<br>References Akhtar, M., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 19, 269 (1999), Andrisano, V., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 32, 983 (2003), Patro, B., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 15, 67 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications 4-Deoxypyridoxine is the deoxy analogue of Pyridoxine (P991735). 4-Deoxypyridoxine is a vitamin B6 antimetabolite; 4-Deoxypyridoxine can induce a deficient status that alters the function and ultrastructure of EC similar to vascular disease.<br>References La Pesa, M. et al.: Pathologia, 62, 907 (1970); Chang, S..: J. Nutrit. Sci. Vitaminol., 46, 149 (2000); Yamashita, J.: J. Nutrit. Sci. Vitaminol., 22, 1 (1976);<br></p>

<p>Applications Vitamin K2(5) is an analog of Vitamin K that acts as a reducing agent and also acts as an electron carrier in the electron transport chain of many bacteria. Intake of Vitamin K2(5) is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.<br>References Fu, Q., et al.: Biodegradation, 20, 109 (2009); Gelejinse, J., et al.: J. Nut., 134, 3100 (2004); Jiang, M., et al.: Biochemistry, 47, 3426 (2008)<br></p>

<p>Applications Used in treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis includes topical treatments such as corticosteroids, antifungals, metronidazole and pimecrolimus.<br>References Miyachi, Y., et al.: Br. J. Dermatol., 114, 231 (1986), Rallis, E., et al.: Drugs Exp. Clin. Res., 30, 191 (2004), Ozcan, H., et al.: Eur. J. Dermatol., 17, 313 (2007),<br></p>

<p>Applications A novel phenolic antioxidant that showed strong antimutagenic activity against eight carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HCA), produced during cooking processes. Its antimutagenic activity appeared to inhibit both metabolic activation of HCA and action on activated N-Hydroxy species.<br>References Hirose, M., et al.: Jpn. J. Cancer Res., 84, 481 (1993), Hirsoe, M., et al.: Carcinogenesis, 16, 2, 217 (1995), Hirsoe, M., et al.: Carcinogenesis, 16, 9, 2227 (1995), Hirsoe, M., et al.: Carcinogenesis, 16, 12, 3049 (1995)<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Labelled Cholesterol (C432501). Cholesterol is the principal sterol of the higher animals. Cholesterol was found in all body tissues, especial in the brain, spinal cord, and in animal fats or oils. Cholesterol is the main constituent of gallstones.<br>References Rosin, Z., et al.: Physiol. Chem., 124, 282 (1923), Schoenheimer, et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 105, 355 (1934), Gemant, et al.: Life Sci., 1, 233 (1962), Johnson, K., et al.: 4, 457 (1964),<br></p>

<p>Applications Isopyridoxal Hydrochloride is an active vitamer of the B6 complex in humans, and a metabolite standard in the determination of all seven vitamin B6-related compounds. It is also a metabolite in a pyridoxine degradation pathway by soil bacteria.<br>References Edwards, P., et. al.: Clinica Chimica Acta: Int. J. Clin. Chem., 190, (1990); Lee, Y. C., et. al.: J. Bio. Chem., 261, (1986); Argoudelis, C. J.: J. Chromatogr. A, 790, (1998)<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled active form of folic acid used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. It is a coenzymated form of folic acid. It has been proposed for treatment of cardiovascular disease.<br>References Willems, F. et al.: Br. J. Pharmacol., 145, 823 (2004); Prinz-Langhebohi, R.: et al., Br. J. Pharmacol., 158, 2014 (2009); Wright, A. et al.: Brit, J. Nutrit., 103, 724 (2010)<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications A pteridine widely distributed in nature; naturally occurring as the L-erythro-form. Considered as a growth factor for some insects. Fluoresces with a blue color in alkaline solution.<br>References Klatt, P., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 269, 13861 (1994); Mitnaul, L., et al.: Biochemistry, 92, 885 (1995); Thony, B., et al.: Biochem. J., 347, 1 (2000);<br></p>

<p>Applications Vitamin K4, is a chemically synthesized Vitamin K which plays an important role in the normal blood coagulation system.<br>References jiang Y. et al.: Pharmazie. 2013 Jun;68(6):442-8.<br></p>

<p>Stability Light and Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications Menaquinones are isoprenoid quinones of the naphthalene series and belongs to the K2 Vitamin homologs. Menaquinones were originally discovered as the anti-hemorrhagic factor and now encompasses a variety of physiological processes. Menaquinone 7 belongs to the class of K2-Vitamins homologs. Menaquinone 7 has been identified as the most bioactive cofactor for the carboxylation reaction of Gla-proteins such as osteocalcin and matrix-Gla protein, which plays a crucial role in building and maintaining overall bone health.<br>References Hugenholtz, P., et al.: J. Bacteriol., 180, 4765 (1998), Ginet, N., et al.: Biochemistry, 40, 1812 (2001), Cape, J., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 280, 34654 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Applications One of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Isolated from soybean oil.<br>References Emerson, et al.: Science, 83, 421 (1936), Bieri, J.G., et al.: J. Nutr., 104, 850 (1974), Jiang, Q., et al.: Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 74, 714 (2001),<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications D-α-Tocopherol Quinone is an vitamin E derivative that exhibits antioxidant properties. D-α-Tocopherol Quinone has been shown to partially restore the activity of NADH dehydrogenase and used to investigate the electron transport system in rat hepatocyte and human erythrocyte.<br>References Sun, I. L., et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 89, 11126 (1992); Hosomi, A., et al.: FEBS Lett. 409, 105 (1997)<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications A metabolite of Vitamin D, a possibly anti-inflammatory steroid.<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Boyan, B., et al.: Steroids, 66, 363 (2001), Holick, M., et al.: J. Cell Biochem., 88, 296 (2003), Vogeser, M., et al.: Clin. Chem., 50, 1415 (2004), Singh, R., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 91, 3055 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications A labelled metabolite of Vitamin D, a possible anti-inflammatory steroid.<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Boyan, B., et al.: Steroids, 66, 363 (2001), Holick, M., et al.: J. Cell Biochem., 88, 296 (2003), Vogeser, M., et al.: Clin. Chem., 50, 1415 (2004), Singh, R., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 91, 3055 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications Bioactive, synthetic vitamin D3 analog; exhibits antiproliferative effect on keratinocytes. Antipsoriatic.<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Matsunaga, T., et al.: J. Dermatol., 17, 135 (1990), Gerritsen, M.J.P., et al.: Br. J. Dermatol., 131, 57 (1994),<br></p>

<p>Applications α-Tocopherol acetate is the most bioactive of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Richest sources are green vegetables, grains, and oils, particularly palm, safflower and sunflower oils.<br>References Bianchi, G., et al.: Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technology, 105, 229 (2003), Sakouhi, F., et al.: Food Chem., 108, 833 (2008),<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications A metabolite of Vitamin D2 (V676040).<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Barnes, P., et al.: J. Clin. Invest., 83, 1527 (1989), Holick, M., et al.: J. Cell Biochem., 88(2), 296 (2003), Maunsell, Z., et al.: Clin. Chem., 51, 1683 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Applications Perhydrofarnesyl Acetone is used as a flavor and fragrance agent, it is often used in jasmine compositions.<br>References Toda, H. et al.: Dev. Food Sci., 17, 181 (1988); Maggi, F. et al.: Food Chem., 113, 216 (2009); Maggi, F. et al.: Chem. Biodiv., 8, 2057 (2011);<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications γ-Tocotrienol exhibits antioxidant properties and belongs to the vitamin E family. It is naturally found in wheat germ oil and bran. In addition, α-tocopherol and γ-tocotrienol derivatives are potential lead compounds for developing anticancer and antiproliferative agents against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells and the A549 lung cancer cells.<br>References Gagic, Z., et al.: Eur. J. Pharm. Sci. 88, 59 (2016); Guardiola, F., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 34, 193 (1996); Kong, S., et al.: Food Chem., 120, 278 (2010); Aggarwal, B., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 80, 1613 (2010)<br></p>

<p>Applications L-Proline is an amino acid and precursor (with vitamin C) for collagen, the building block of the structure of tendons, ligaments, arteries, veins and muscles. It is important in wound healing.<br>References Bondarenko, L.B., et al.: Int. J. Peptides., 2, 1687 (2012); Rimer, T., et al.: Biomacromolecules, 13, 2110 (2012);<br></p>

<p>Applications Vitamin K1 2,3-Epoxide is a metabolite of Vitamin K1 (V676080), which is occurs widely in green plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria.<br>References Smee, D.F., et al.: Antimicrob. Agents Chemother., 23, 676 (1983), Miyamoto, T., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 35, 839 (1986); Hassan, M.M.A., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 17, 449 (1988), Breton, J., et al.: Biochemistry, 33, 12405 (1994), Dowd, P., et al.: Science, 269, 1684 (1995);<br></p>

<p>Applications Menaquinones are isoprenoid quinones of the naphthalene series and belongs to the K2 Vitamin homologs. Menaquinones were originally discovered as the anti-hemorrhagic factor and now encompasses a variety of physiological processes. Menaquinone 4 has four isoprene residue in its side chain and is also commonly refered to as menatetrenone. Menaquinone-4 is the most common type of vitamin K2 and is known as a hemostatic agent and is used as adjunctive therapy for the pain of osteoporosis.<br>References Hugenholtz, P., et al.: J. Bacteriol., 180, 4765 (1998), Ginet, N., et al.: Biochemistry, 40, 1812 (2001), Cape, J., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 280, 34654 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Applications 13-cis-Retinyl Acetate is a derivative of 13-Cis-Retinol (R252110), an active metabolite of vitamin A.<br>References Shantz, E., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 183, A61 (1950), Barua, A., et al.: Biochem. J., 164, 133 (1977), Brouwer, I., et al.: Nutr. Res. Rev., 14, 267 (2001), Grillenberger, M., et al.: Br. J. Nutr., 95, 379 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Stability Moisture, Temperature, Light Sensitive, Store in freezer<br>Applications Used as a treatment for severe acne. Presently being studied in conjuction with the treatment of photoaged skin.<br>References Lerche, C., et al.: Exp. Dermatol., 17, 972 (2008), Sato, T., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 51, 7705 (2008), Gan, J., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 22, 690 (2009), Macejova, D., et al.: Toxicol. Lett., 184, 114 (2009), Chen, P., et al.: Toxicol. App. Pharmacol., 234, 143 (2009),<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications Ferroprotoporphyrin IX is a metabolite formed during biosynthesis and is used to evaluate iron nutrition and metabolism. It is also an iron containing cofactor that is involved with a wide range of cellular functions including oxygen transport.<br>References Labbe, R.F., et. al.: Clin. Chem., 45, 146 (1999); Yuan, X., et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 113, E5144 (2016);<br></p>

<p>Applications A small molecule agonist of the human Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Recept δ (PPAR δ). It shows an EC50 of 1.1 nM against PPAR δ with 100-fold selectivity over the other human subtypes.<br>References Sznaidman, M.L., et al.: Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 13, 1517 (2003)<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications α-Tocopherol is the most bioactive of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Richest sources are green vegetables, grains, and oils, particularly palm, safflower and sunflower oils.<br>References Bianchi, G., et al.: Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technology, 105, 229 (2003), Sakouhi, F., et al.: Food Chem., 108, 833 (2008),<br></p>

<p>Applications Lumiflavin is a toxic photolysis product of vitamin B2 (R415000).<br>References Zhao, X. et al.: Chemosphere, 63, 1116 (2006); Litke, S.V. et al.: Khim. Fiz., 10, 48 (1991); Ye, W. et al.: Guang. Yaox. Xueb., 12, 175 (1996);<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Saikosaponin A was shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory activities by suppressing activation of NF-kB signaling pathway.<br>References Wu, S.J., et al.: Am. J. Chin. Med., 38, 99 (2010); Wu. S.J., et al.: J. Med. Food., 11, 224 (2008); Yoon, S.S., et al.: Neurosci. Lett., 529, 97 (2012); Lu, C.N., et al.: Int. Immunopharmacol., 14, 121 (2012);<br></p>

<p>Applications LG 100268 is a potent RXR agonist for evaluation in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent (type II) diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).<br>References Clyne, C., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 277, 20591 (2002), Santen, R., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 87, 3007 (2002), Falender, A., et al.: Endocrinology, 144, 3598 (2003), Sablin, E., et al.: Mol. Cell., 11, 1575 (2003)<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications A nucleotide of nicotinic acid which is produced from quinolinic acid by quinolinate phosphoribosyltransferase via transfer of a phosphoribose group. It is an intermediate of nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide (NaAD) which is then converted to NAD via amidation and in turn converted to NADPH.<br>References Petrelli, R. et al.: Curr. Med. Chem., 18, 1973 (2011); Shibata, K. et al.: J. Chrom. B Biomed. Sci. Appl., 749, 281 (2000); Evans, C. et al.: BMC Chem. Biol., 10, 2 (2010);<br></p>