Description
N-(4-Aminobenzoyl)-beta-alanine is a molecule that was identified in the 1960s and has been used extensively for research purposes. It is a prodrug that is converted to salicylic acid in vivo. The drug has been shown to scavenge reactive oxygen species, inhibit the enzyme catalase, and protect against oxidative damage. N-(4-Aminobenzoyl)-beta-alanine also provides protection against colitis by inhibiting peroxide production and preventing oxidative damage of colon cells. This drug is orally active and may have potential clinical applications for patients with catalase deficiency or peroxide-mediated diseases such as colitis.
Chemical Properties
white to light orange-brown crystalline powder
Uses
N-(4-aminobenzoyl)-β-Alanine is a metabolite of BX661A, a therapeutic agent used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, chemotaxis and reactive oxygen species production in polymorphonuclear leukocy
ctes. Inhibits lipid peroxidation in large intestinal mucosa after mesenteric ischemia/reperfusion.
Definition
ChEBI: 4-Aminobenzoyl-(beta)-alanine is an organooxygen compound and an organonitrogen compound. It is functionally related to a beta-amino acid.
