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Tryptophan-cholic acid

Alias: Trp-CA
Cat No.:V146599 Purity: ≥98%
Tryptophan-cholic acid is a microbial amino acid-bound bile acid that can serve as an endogenous ligand and agonist (EC50 = 9.6 μM) for the orphan G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) MRGPRE (Mas-associated G protein-coupled receptor family member E).
Tryptophan-cholic acid
Tryptophan-cholic acid Chemical Structure CAS No.: 1630745-39-9
Product category: GLP Receptor
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Product Description
Tryptophan-cholic acid is a microbial amino acid bound to bile acids, serving as an endogenous ligand and agonist (EC50 = 9.6 μM) for the orphan G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) MRGPRE (Mas-associated G protein-coupled receptor family member E). Tryptophan-cholic acid is effective orally, but its oral absorption rate is low and it cannot cross the blood-brain barrier. Tryptophan-cholic acid promotes the secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), thereby improving glucose tolerance in diabetic mice. Tryptophan-cholic acid improves glucose tolerance, promotes insulin secretion, and alleviates high-fat diet-induced hepatic steatosis without causing side effects such as itching. Tryptophan-cholic acid is primarily used in research on type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro
Tryptophan-cholic acid (10 μM; 1 h) promotes the secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in GLUTag, STC-1 and NCI-H716 cells, while this effect is blocked after transfection with siMrgpre[1]. Tryptophan-cholic acid (EC50=9.6 μM) activates the MRGPRE-Gs signaling pathway in G protein dissociation experiments in HEK293T cells and specifically activates MRGPRE at a concentration of 10 μM via the PRESTO-Tango system[1]. Treatment of GLUTag cells with tryptophan-cholic acid (10 μM; 10 min) induces phosphorylation of aldolase A (ALDOA) at the Ser39 site, thereby increasing aldolase activity and intracellular ATP levels, while this effect is inhibited after transfection with siArrb1 or siAldoa[1]. Tryptophan cholic acid (10 μM; 8 hours) had no effect on the activity of TGR5, FXR, VDR and PXR receptors in HEK293T cell receptor luciferase assays [1].
ln Vivo
Tryptophan-cholic acid (10 mg/kg; gavage; 3 times a week; for 2 weeks) improved glucose tolerance in high-fat diet (HFD) induced Mrgpre-/-, Arrb1-/-, Arrb2-/- and gut-specific Gnas knockout mouse models, reduced body weight and fat mass, and promoted glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and insulin secretion. This effect was completely blocked in Mrgpre-/-, MrgpreΔIE, Arrb1-/- and shAldoa mice, and partially attenuated in Arrb2-/- and GnasiKO mice [1]. Tryptophan-cholic acid (2 × 10⁸ CFU Bifidobacterium lactis/Escherichia coli-BAL BSH/T; gavage; once a week; for 2 weeks) improved glucose tolerance in high-fat diet induced Mrgprefl/fl and MrgpreΔIE mouse models and increased GLP-1 and insulin secretion. This effect was observed only in Mrgprefl/fl mice and was completely absent in MrgpreΔIE mice [1].
Cell Assay
Immunofluorescence [1]
Cell Types: GLUTag cells
Tested Concentrations: 10 μM
Incubation Duration: 24 hours
Experimental Results: MRGPRE was induced to internalize into early endosome antigen 1 (EEA1) positive endosomes in GLUTag cells. Co-immunostained staining confirmed that MRGPRE and GLP-1 were co-localized in GLUTag cells.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: C57BL/6J mice (male, 8 weeks old), a high-fat diet (HFD) induced model of type 2 diabetes; Mrgpre-/- mice (male, 8 weeks old), an HFD induced model; Mrgprefl/fl mice, an HFD induced model; MrgpreΔIE mice, an HFD induced model; Arrb1-/- mice, an HFD induced model; Arrb2-/- mice, an HFD induced model; GnasiKO mice, an HFD induced model; shAldoa mice, a high-fat diet induced model [1]
Doses: 10 mg/kg
Route of Administration: Gavage, 3 times a week for 2 weeks
Experimental Results: It significantly reduced blood glucose levels and the area under the curve (AUC) of the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet. This hypoglycemic effect was lost in Mrgpre-/-, MrgpreΔIE, Arrb1-/-, and shAldoa mice, and partially attenuated in Arrb2-/- and GnasiKO mice. Colonization with Bifidobacterium lactis or Escherichia coli-BAL BSH/T also improved glucose tolerance in high-fat diet-fed mice, an improvement not observed in MrgpreΔIE mice.
References

[1]. A microbial amino-acid-conjugated bile acid, tryptophan-cholic acid, improves glucose homeostasis via the orphan receptor MRGPRE. Cell. 2025 Aug 21;188(17):4530-4548.e25.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C35H50N2O6
Molecular Weight
594.78
CAS #
1630745-39-9
Appearance
White to off-white solid
SMILES
O[C@H]1[C@@]2([H])[C@@]3([H])[C@@]([C@@](CC3)([H])[C@H](C)CCC(N[C@H](C(O)=O)CC4=CNC5=CC=CC=C45)=O)([C@H](C[C@]2([H])[C@@]6([C@](C[C@@H](CC6)O)([H])C1)C)O)C
Synonyms
Trp-CA
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO : ~100 mg/mL (~168.13 mM; with sonication)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.20 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween-80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), Clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you canAdd 100 μL of DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL of PEG300 and mix well; then add 50 μL of Tween-80 and mix well; finally add 450 μL of physiological saline and adjust the volume to 1 mL. Preparation of physiological saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in double-distilled water and dilute to 100 mL to obtain clear physiological saline.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.20 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), Clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you canAdd 100 μL of DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD saline and mix well. Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD saline (4°C, store for one week): Dissolve 2 g of SBE-β-CD powder in 10 mL of saline until completely dissolved and clear.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.20 mM)(saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), Clear solution.
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1 mM 1.6813 mL 8.4065 mL 16.8129 mL
5 mM 0.3363 mL 1.6813 mL 3.3626 mL
10 mM 0.1681 mL 0.8406 mL 1.6813 mL

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