SLU-PP-332/metabolic regulation, muscle function research/metabolic/muscle/aging research

Description

This product is an organic compound with the code SLU-PP-332, CAS number 303760-60-3, and chemical name 4-hydroxy-N'-(naphthalen-2-ylmethylene)benzohydrazide. Its molecular formula is C₁₈H₁₄N₂O₂, with a molecular weight of approximately 290.32. It is normally a white to off-white powder, and its purity can reach more than 98% (tested by HPLC). As an intermediate and active small-molecule compound for biomedical research and development, this product mainly targets the energy metabolism regulatory pathways in human cells. It has attracted considerable attention in metabolic and exercise physiology research in recent years, and is primarily supplied to pharmaceutical R&D institutions, research institutes and biotechnology companies. The product is recommended to be stored under low temperature, away from light and in a sealed condition.

Key Effects

There is a structure known as the "powerhouse" inside human cells — mitochondria, which is responsible for converting ingested nutrients into energy required for cellular activities. The core function of SLU-PP-332 is to activate a group of receptors closely associated with energy metabolism in cells (referred to as ERR), thereby promoting mitochondrial biogenesis and functional improvement, and helping cells produce and utilize energy more efficiently. Relevant studies show that this compound can enhance mitochondrial function and respiratory capacity in skeletal muscle cells. Its mode of action resembles certain effects of physical exercise on the body, so it is often used as a tool molecule for studying the regulation of energy metabolism.

Its specific functions can be summarized as follows:
Activate energy metabolism receptors: Effectively activate intracellular ERR receptors related to energy metabolism and initiate downstream metabolic regulatory signals;
Promote mitochondrial biogenesis: Stimulate cells to generate more mitochondria and strengthen the cells' capacity to process energy;
Improve cellular respiratory capacity: Enhance cellular oxygen utilization and energy production efficiency;
Support muscle cell research: Boost mitochondrial function of skeletal muscle cells and provide references for research on muscle energy metabolism;
Function as a metabolic regulation tool: Serve as an experimental tool compound for studying processes such as energy expenditure and lipid metabolism.

Applications

This product is mainly applied in the field of biomedical research, especially research directions related to energy metabolism, mitochondrial biology and exercise physiology. With its regulatory effect on energy metabolic pathways, this compound is widely used by research teams at home and abroad as an experimental tool and a research subject for candidate drugs, covering multiple research areas such as metabolic diseases and muscle function.

The main application fields can be summarized as follows:
Metabolic disease research: Used to explore the mechanisms of disorders related to disturbed energy metabolism such as obesity and diabetes;
Mitochondrial biology research: Applied in basic research on mitochondrial biogenesis, functional regulation and cellular energy metabolism;
Muscle function and exercise physiology research: Used to investigate the mechanisms of mimicking exercise effects, muscle endurance and energy utilization;
Drug research and development and pharmacodynamic evaluation: Served as a lead compound or tool molecule for the screening and evaluation of relevant candidate drugs;
Supply of scientific research reagents: Provided as experimental materials for life science research to laboratories of universities, research institutes and pharmaceutical enterprises.