Product Description: Sapropterin (dihydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Sapropterin (dihydrochloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Sapropterin ((6R)-BH4) is an orally active phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) cofactor, which is effective in reducing blood phenylalanine concentrations. Sapropterin also drives autoimmunity. Sapropterin can be used in study of phenylketonuria (PKU)[1][2].
Formula: N/A
References: [1]Sanford M, et al. Sapropterin: a review of its use in the treatment of primary hyperphenylalaninaemia. Drugs. 2009;69(4):461-76. /[2]Schmitz K, et al. Sapropterin (BH4) Aggravates Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis in Mice. Neurotherapeutics. 2021 Jul;18(3):1862-1879.
CAS Number: 69056-38-8
Molecular Weight: N/A
Research Area: Metabolic Disease; Inflammation/Immunology