Sodium Butyrate

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chemical compound
gptkbp:administrativeDivision Intravenous
Oral
Varies based on condition
gptkbp:availability Available in powder form
Available as a supplement
Available in capsule form
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Butyric acid salt
C4H7NaO2
gptkbp:clinicalTrials Investigated for Crohn's disease
Investigated for autism spectrum disorders
Investigated for colorectal cancer
Investigated for metabolic syndrome
Investigated for ulcerative colitis
gptkbp:composedOf Can be produced biologically
Can be synthesized chemically
gptkbp:dissolved Soluble in water
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Biodegradable
Low toxicity to aquatic life
gptkbp:hasFacilities 94.1_g/mol
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sodium Butyrate
gptkbp:impact Anti-inflammatory properties
Promotes gut health
Histone deacetylase inhibitor
May improve insulin sensitivity
Potential neuroprotective effects
gptkbp:locatedIn 20th century
gptkbp:market Used in pharmaceuticals
Used in animal feed
Used in food industry as a flavoring agent
gptkbp:patentCitation Several patents related to its use
gptkbp:producedBy Fermentation of dietary fibers
gptkbp:relatedPatent Calcium butyrate
Potassium butyrate
Butyric_acid
gptkbp:researchAreas Cancer research
Metabolic disorders
Neurodegenerative diseases
Gut microbiome studies
gptkbp:safety Generally_recognized_as_safe_(GRAS)
gptkbp:sideEffect Diarrhea
Nausea
Flatulence
Gastrointestinal discomfort
gptkbp:storage Store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:triggerType Enhances butyrate production in the gut
Inhibits histone deacetylases
Modulates_gene_expression
gptkbp:uses Dietary supplement
Short-chain fatty acid