What is the molecular formula of polaprezinc?
The molecular formula of polaprezinc is C9H13N4O3Zn-.
What is the molecular weight of polaprezinc?
The molecular weight of polaprezinc is 290.6 g/mol.
What is another name for polaprezinc?
Another name for polaprezinc is Zinc L-carnosine.
What is the parent compound of polaprezinc?
The parent compound of polaprezinc is Carnosine (CID 439224).
What are the component compounds of polaprezinc?
The component compounds of polaprezinc are Zinc (CID 23994) and Carnosine (CID 439224).
When was polaprezinc created?
Polaprezinc was created on May 3, 2011.
When was polaprezinc last modified?
Polaprezinc was last modified on October 21, 2023.
What is the description of polaprezinc?
Polaprezinc is a chelated form of zinc and L-carnosine. It is a zinc-related medicine approved for the first time in Japan and has been clinically used to treat gastric ulcers.
What are the potential activities of polaprezinc?
Polaprezinc has potential gastroprotective, anti-oxidant, anti-ulcer, and anti-inflammatory activities.
How does polaprezinc protect cells against reactive oxygen species (ROS)?
Polaprezinc increases the expression of various antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase, heme oxygenase-1, and glutathione peroxidase, in the gastric mucosa, which protect cells against reactive oxygen species (ROS).