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Protocatechuic acid Apoptosis related chemical

Cat.No.S3975

Protocatechuic acid (PCA, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, Protocatechuate), a dihydroxybenzoic acid, is a type of widely distributed naturally occurring phenolic acid.
Protocatechuic acid Apoptosis related chemical Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight: 154.12

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Chemical Information, Storage & Stability

Molecular Weight 154.12 Formula

C7H6O4

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CAS No. 99-50-3 Download SDF Storage of Stock Solutions

Synonyms 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, Protocatechuate Smiles C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)O)O

Mechanism of Action

In vitro
Protocatechuic acid (PCA) inhibits cell migration and invasion at non-cytotoxic concentrations. It down-regulates the Ras/Akt/NF-κB pathway by targeting RhoB activation, which in turn leads to a reduction of MMP-mediated cellular events in cancer cells. In some cancer cells, PCA treatment suppresses cell adhesion and the production of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, vascular endothelial growth factor and the intercellular adhesion molecule-1, which would further attenuate angiogenic and metastatic actions. PCA will lower the expression of cleaved caspase-3 and decrease the rate of cardiomyocyte apoptosis induced by hypoxia/reoxygenation. PCA is proven to have the neuroprotective effects in PC12 cells.
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Protocatechuic acid (PCA) inhibits metastasis of B16/F10 melanoma cells to the liver in mice. PCA is seen to enhance learning and memory ability, and alleviate oxidative stress, apoptosis and glial proliferation following CIH exposure in rats. In addition, PCA administration also decreases the level of IL-1β in brain and increases the expression of BDNF and SYN. Its administration inhibits apoptosis by decreasing JNK/P38 phosphoryltion and the downstream target including c-fos, Bax and Cleaved Caspase-3 in the hippocampal and prefrontal cortex areas. PCA exerts significant neuroprotective effects in CIH rats.
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Clinical Trial Information

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06396000 Not yet recruiting
Anesthesia; Adverse Effect
Saiqiang Guo|Tongji Hospital
May 31 2024 --

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