Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid
CAS: 486-74-8
Ref. 3D-FQ31508
1g | Discontinued | ||
2g | Discontinued | ||
5g | Discontinued | ||
10g | Discontinued | ||
25g | Discontinued |
Product Information
- 4-Carboxyquinoline
- 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid
- 4-Quinolinic acid
- Cinchoninic acid
- Cinnchoninic Acid
- N-Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid
- NSC 13138
- Quinoline-4-Carboxylate
Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid is a natural compound that is derived from the amino acid tryptophan. It has been shown to have antiinflammatory activity and to be an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis. Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid inhibits the growth of carcinoma cells in culture by inducing apoptosis, which is mediated by inhibition of protein synthesis. Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid also has pharmacokinetic properties, including a low volume of distribution, low clearance rate and high bioavailability.