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SLU-PP-332

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SLU-PP-332 is a small-molecule agonist of the estrogen-related receptor alpha (ERRalpha), researched as a tool compound in mitochondrial biogenesis and exercise-mimetic biology studies. Laboratory investigators study its effects on PGC-1alpha co-activation, mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation gene programs, and fatty acid beta-oxidation in skeletal muscle cell models. It is also examined in metabolic endurance models in preclinical research to understand ERR nuclear receptor biology at a mechanistic level. Supplied in precision-measured tablet format for controlled laboratory investigation only. For research use only; not intended for human consumption.

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Form
Lyophilized powder
Molar Mass
395.46 g/mol
CAS Number
2416928-77-1
Overview

About SLU-PP-332

SLU-PP-332 is a synthetic small-molecule agonist of estrogen-related receptors (ERRs), specifically developed as a selective activator of ERR-alpha (ERRa), ERR-beta (ERRb), and ERR-gamma (ERRg). These orphan nuclear receptors are key transcriptional regulators of mitochondrial biogenesis, oxidative phosphorylation, and fatty acid oxidation gene programs. SLU-PP-332 was developed at Saint Louis University as a chemical probe to investigate ERR-dependent metabolic transcription in cell and animal models.

Research interest in SLU-PP-332 centers on its ability to transcriptionally activate programs resembling endurance exercise-induced adaptations. In preclinical studies, administration of SLU-PP-332 has been associated with increased expression of PGC-1 target genes, enhanced mitochondrial density markers, and changes in metabolic substrate utilization in muscle tissue models.

SLU-PP-332 is provided as a research compound for laboratory investigation of ERR biology, mitochondrial metabolism, and exercise mimetic pharmacology. It is not approved for human or veterinary use and must be used only in compliant laboratory research settings.

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As your SLU-PP-332 supplier we back every batch with a third-party certificate of analysis and compound in a licensed US 503A pharmacy. Vials are supplied lyophilized at analytical purity for laboratory and research use only, not for human consumption.

Research context

Researched For

01
Estrogen-related receptor (ERR) pharmacology

SLU-PP-332 is used as a selective ERRa/b/g pan-agonist tool compound in transcription reporter assays and co-activator interaction studies to probe ERR-dependent gene regulatory mechanisms.

02
Mitochondrial biogenesis research

Cell-based studies have examined how SLU-PP-332 treatment influences markers of mitochondrial biogenesis including PGC-1 alpha coactivation, citrate synthase activity, and mtDNA copy number in skeletal muscle cell lines.

03
Fatty acid oxidation pathway studies

ERRs regulate transcription of fatty acid oxidation enzymes. SLU-PP-332 is used to investigate how ERR activation shifts cellular fuel utilization from glucose toward lipid oxidation in metabolic cell models.

04
Exercise mimetic pharmacology research

Preclinical rodent studies have investigated whether SLU-PP-332 reproduces gene expression signatures of endurance exercise training in muscle tissue, providing a model for studying exercise-related metabolic adaptations pharmacologically.

05
Cardiac and metabolic disease models

Research has explored SLU-PP-332's effects in models of heart failure and metabolic dysfunction, where ERR-regulated mitochondrial programs are known to be dysregulated.

Methodology

How It Is Studied

In cell culture experiments, SLU-PP-332 is typically dissolved in DMSO and diluted to micromolar working concentrations in cell medium. Researchers treat myoblast or cardiac cell lines and measure outcomes including mRNA expression of ERR target genes (ESRRA, VEGFA, PDK4, ACADM), oxygen consumption rate via Seahorse XF analysis, and protein-level markers of mitochondrial content.

In vivo rodent studies have administered SLU-PP-332 by intraperitoneal injection, with tissue collection for transcriptomic analysis. Researchers compare treated and vehicle cohorts on measures of skeletal muscle gene expression, treadmill performance endpoints, and metabolic parameters under defined dietary conditions.

Structural and biochemical studies use ERR ligand binding domain preparations to characterize SLU-PP-332's binding mode, coactivator peptide displacement, and receptor stabilization using thermal shift assays and X-ray crystallography, providing mechanistic grounding for the cellular observations.

Technical sheet

Specifications

Technical data sheetResearch grade
FormLyophilized powder
Purity>= 99% (HPLC)
CAS Number2416928-77-1
Molar Mass395.46 g/mol
For research use only. Not for human consumption.
Storage protocols

Storage & Handling

Store lyophilized SLU-PP-332 at -20 C, protected from moisture and light. For working solutions, dissolve in DMSO to prepare a stock, then dilute in aqueous buffer or cell culture medium immediately before use. DMSO stock solutions at -20 C are stable for several months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw of stock solutions. Because SLU-PP-332 is a small molecule rather than a peptide, standard organic compound handling precautions apply. Document lot, preparation date, and storage conditions in laboratory records.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ERR subtypes does SLU-PP-332 activate?+
SLU-PP-332 is a pan-ERR agonist with reported activity at ERRa (encoded by ESRRA), ERRb (ESRRB), and ERRg (ESRRG). Researchers use it to study shared ERR transcriptional programs, or combine it with subtype-selective antagonists to dissect individual receptor contributions.
How does SLU-PP-332 relate to exercise biology research?+
ERRa and ERRg are among the transcriptional mediators of mitochondrial gene programs induced by endurance exercise. SLU-PP-332 activates these receptors pharmacologically, making it a tool for studying the transcriptional machinery of exercise adaptation independently of physical exertion in cell and animal models.
What solvent is used to dissolve SLU-PP-332?+
SLU-PP-332 is a small molecule that dissolves in DMSO. Stock solutions in DMSO are typically prepared at 10-50 mM and diluted in aqueous media for cell experiments. Final DMSO concentration in assay media should be kept below 0.1% to avoid cytotoxicity artifacts.
Is SLU-PP-332 a peptide or a small molecule?+
SLU-PP-332 is a synthetic small molecule, not a peptide. It acts as a nuclear receptor agonist that binds directly to the ligand binding domain of ERR proteins, rather than activating a cell-surface receptor like most research peptides.
What is the published research background on SLU-PP-332?+
SLU-PP-332 was first described in research from Saint Louis University published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Subsequent studies at institutions including the Salk Institute have used it to investigate ERR-dependent exercise and metabolic gene programs in animal models.
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