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3-Oxocholic Acid (Synonyms: 3-Dehydrocholic Acid)

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3-Oxocholic Acid is a 3-oxo bile acid metabolite with bile acid metabolic activity.

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3-Oxocholic Acid Chemical Structure

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Description of 3-Oxocholic Acid

3-Oxocholic Acid is a 3-oxo bile acid metabolite with bile acid metabolic activity. 3-Oxocholic Acid regulates bile acid synthesis and transport-related genes and acts on FXR and TGR5 to maintain bile acid homeostasis. 3-Oxocholic Acid reduces Th17-mediated intestinal inflammation through regulation of immune pathways such as RORγt. 3-Oxocholic Acid can be used in studies of cholestasis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease[1-4].

In vitro, 20µM 3-Oxocholic Acid was applied to mouse CD4+ T cells for 3 days. 3-Oxocholic Acid inhibited IL-17a production by the cells. 10µM 3-Oxocholic Acid was applied to HEK293 cells for 16 hours. 3-Oxocholic Acid decreased Gal4-DBD-RORγt reporter gene luciferase activity[5].

References:
[1] Yan K, Chen W, Zhu H,et al. The Changes of Serum Metabolites in Diabetic GK Rats after Ileal Transposition Surgery. Obes Surg. 2019 Mar;29(3):882-890.
[2] Macdonald IA, Forrest TP, Costain GA, et al. Gut microbiota immaturity with DL-endopeptidase deficiency links antibiotic use to preterm late-onset sepsis. Cell Host Microbe. 2026 Apr 8;34(4):672-691.e13.
[3] Wahlström A, Sayin SI, Marschall HU, et al.Identification of 7alpha-, 12alpha-dihydroxy-3-oxo cholanoic acid as the major degradation product from cholic by C. perfringens. J Steroid Biochem. 1978 Apr;9(4):353-8.
[4] Takikawa H, Fernandez-Checa J C, Kuhlenkamp J, et al. Effect of indomethacin on the uptake, metabolism and excretion of 3-oxocholic acid: studies in isolated hepatocytes and perfused rat liver. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1991 Jun 24;1084(2):247-250.
[5] Hang S, Paik D, Yao L, et al. Bile acid metabolites control Th17 and Treg cell differentiation. Nature. 2019 Dec;576(7785):143-148.

Protocol of 3-Oxocholic Acid

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

HEK293 cells (human embryonic kidney cell line)

Preparation Method

HEK293 cells were maintained in antibiotic-free Dulbecco's minimal essential medium (DMEM) containing 1% fetal calf serum (FCS) at 37°C, 5% CO2. HEK293 cells were transfected with a DNA mixture containing firefly luciferase reporter plasmid, Renilla luciferase plasmid, and Gal4-DNA binding domain-RORγ plasmid. 3-Oxocholic Acid (10μM) was added 24 hours after transfection. Luciferase activity was measured 16 hours after 3-Oxocholic Acid addition.

Reaction Conditions

10μM; 16h

Applications

3-Oxocholic Acid did not significantly reduce RORγt reporter activity in HEK293 cells.
References:
[1] Hang S, Paik D, Yao L, et al. Bile acid metabolites control Th17 and Treg cell differentiation. Nature. 2019 Dec;576(7785):143-148.

Chemical Properties of 3-Oxocholic Acid

Cas No. 2304-89-4 SDF
Synonyms 3-Dehydrocholic Acid
Chemical Name (5β,7α,12α)-7,12-dihydroxy-3-oxo-cholan-24-oic acid
Canonical SMILES O=C1CC[C@@]2(C)[C@@](C[C@@H](O)[C@]3([H])[C@]2([H])C[C@H](O)[C@@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]4([H])[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C)([H])C1
Formula C24H38O5 M.Wt 406.6
Solubility 30mg/mL in DMSO, 30mg/mL in DMF, 30mg/mL in Ethanol Storage Store at -20°C
Shipping Condition Evaluation sample solution: shipped with blue ice. All other sizes available: with RT, or with Blue Ice upon request.

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1 mM 2.4594 mL 12.2971 mL 24.5942 mL
5 mM 491.9 μL 2.4594 mL 4.9188 mL
10 mM 245.9 μL 1.2297 mL 2.4594 mL
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