Piperine is a natural product, isolated from black pepper, with many biological effects. It increases the metabolic rate of fast twitch skeletal fibers, via destabilization of the super-relaxed state of myosin heads, without effecting slow twitch or cardiac fibers. TRPV1 agonist (EC50 = 38 µM), and inhibits human P-glycoprotein CYP3A4 and UDP-glucose dehydrogenase and glucuronidation.
Product Details
Formula: | C17H19NO3 |
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MW: | 285.3 |
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CAS: | 94-62-2 |
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Formulation: | Lyophilized. |
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Purity: | ≥98% (HPLC) |
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Identity: | Identity determined by NMR. |
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Appearance: | Off-white solid. |
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Solubility: | Soluble in DMSO (25 mg/ml). |
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Shipping: | Ambient |
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Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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Use/Stability: | Stable for at least 1 year after receipt when stored unopened at -20°C |
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Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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