Preferred Label : Urolithin A Supplement;
NCIt synonyms : Uro-A Supplement;
NCIt definition : A dietary supplement composed of urolithin A (Uro-A) that may be used to modulate
mitochondrial activity, and with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Upon oral administration, urolithin A supplement activates mitophagy, which may improve
mitochondrial and cellular health. Urolithin A, one of the natural polyphenolic metabolites
of ellagic acid and ellagitannins produced by the gut microbiota, also acts as a direct
free radical scavenger, which may protect against inflammation- and reactive oxygen
species (ROS)-induced cellular damage.;
Drug name : Mitopure;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1906239;
Origin ID : C199310;
UMLS CUI : C5855524;
Semantic type(s)
- Food [UMLS semantic type]
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