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α-Vitamin E

MCE China：α-Vitamin E

Brand：MedChemExpress (MCE)

Cat. No.HY-N0683

CAS：59-02-9

Synonyms：(+)-α-Tocopherol; D-α-Tocopherol

Purity：98.28%

Storage：4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen)

Shipping：Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Description：α-Vitamin E ((+)-α-Tocopherol), a naturally occurring vitamin E form, is a potent antioxidant.

In Vitro：α-Vitamin E ((+)-α-Tocopherol) is a peroxyl radical scavenger. The importance of this function is to maintain the integrity of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the membranes of cells and thus maintain their bioactivity[1]. α-Vitamin E ((+)-α-Tocopherol) has been described to inhibit PKC in various cell types with consequent inhibition of platelet aggregation, endothelial cell nitric oxide production and superoxide production in neutrophils and macrophages. α-Vitamin E ((+)-α-Tocopherol) exposure induced the activation of both the MAP kinase and PI3 kinase (PI3K) pathways, suggesting that it is the oxidative stress that up-regulates kinase pathways and the antioxidant action of α-tocopherol protects the cell membrane fatty acids[1]. α-Vitamin E ((+)-α-Tocopherol) has proposed benefits for influenza virus A infection, as well as possible activity against hepatitis B and C. α-Vitamin E shows proviral effects, particularly in HEK293T/17 cells[3].

In Vivo：α-Vitamin E ((+)-α-Tocopherol) prevents the increase in the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1, IL-6, and IFN-γ mRNA and protein compared with the ischemic-reperfused myocardium from untreated pigs and compared to the non-injured area[1]. α-Vitamin E (D-α-Tocopherol; intraperitoneal injection or oral administration) treatment induces an amelioration of diabetic nephropathy in mice through the activation of diacylglycerol kinase α (DGKα) and the prevention of podocyte loss[2].

IC50 & Target：Human Endogenous Metabolite

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References：

[1]. Maret G Traber, et al. Vitamin E, antioxidant and nothing more. Free Radic Biol Med. 2007 Jul 1;43(1):4-15.  [Content Brief]

[2]. Daiki Hayashi, et al. Amelioration of diabetic nephropathy by oral administration of d-α-tocopherol and its mechanisms. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2018 Jan;82(1):65-73.  [Content Brief]

[3]. Atchara Paemanee, et al. Screening of melatonin, α-tocopherol, folic acid, acetyl-L-carnitine and resveratrol for anti-dengue 2 virus activity. BMC Res Notes. 2018 May 16;11(1):307.  [Content Brief]