Tartronic Acid

Tartronic acid is the simplest dibasic hydroxy acid, which is part of some phospholipids, mainly containing cholesterol. It does not contain additional acyl groups compared to other monobasic acids of the lipid phase, it does not have an oil residue, but it does contain several hydroxyl groups. This allows it to bind to the hydroxyl groups of membrane proteins and influence their functional activity.

Tartronic acid has anti-apoptotic activity (antihypoxic), i.e. ability to prevent cell necrosis. Oxygen-induced hypoxia has been proven to have anti-apoptotic effectiveness against tumor cells of lymphatic leukemia, which in turn leads to an increase in the production of oxygen radicals by macrophages. Suppresses erythropoietins in vivo. In the experiment, it had a positive effect on the survival of bone osteoblasts when administered. The chemical composition and structural characteristics indicate that this acid can be a promising tool for studying the biochemical mechanisms of immunity.

Tartric acid is a dibasic oxidation product that is produced in mitochondria. It is present in various tissues, including the brain, heart and liver. In the mitochondrial respiratory chain, tartrate is reduced to succinate, which is another product