CDP Choline (Citicoline)

Description

CDP Choline Overview

Citicoline (CDP-Choline) is a nucleotide-derived compound studied in biochemical and neurological research. Structurally, it is composed of cytidine and choline linked through a diphosphate bridge. In biological systems, CDP-choline functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine, an essential phospholipid found in cellular membranes.

Chemical and Molecular Properties

PubChem CID	13804
Molecular Formula	C14H26N4O11P2
Molecular Weight	488.32 g/mol
Synonyms	citicoline cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine 987-78-0
IUPAC	[[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-(4-amino-2-oxopyrimidin-1-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methoxy-hydroxyphosphoryl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
CAS	987-78-0
Labeling	Research Use Only (RUO), not for human or animal consumption.
Chemical Structure Depiction
Purity	99% Purity
Classification	Research Use Only (RUO)
Storage Temperature	Store at -20°C (-4°F)
Solubility	Water, DMSO (research-grade solvents)
Safety	Handle with gloves, a lab coat, eye protection; use a fume hood if dust/aerosol is possible

Mechanism of Action

Laboratory investigations indicate that citicoline participates in several biochemical pathways associated with cellular membrane metabolism and neuronal signaling.

Research suggests that CDP-choline may influence the following cellular processes:

• Neurotransmitter pathway activity related to cholinergic signaling
• Phospholipid synthesis, particularly phosphatidylcholine production
• Mitochondrial energy metabolism in neural tissue models
• Inflammatory enzyme regulation, including phospholipase-related pathways
• Cellular antioxidant systems, including pathways associated with glutathione

In addition, CDP-choline is studied for its role in maintaining phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin, two phospholipids that contribute to neuronal membrane structure and myelin formation.

Potential Research Applications

In laboratory environments, citicoline is commonly studied in connection with:

• Phospholipid metabolism research
• Neurotransmitter signaling pathways
• Cell membrane synthesis and repair mechanisms
• Mitochondrial energy metabolism studies
• Neuroprotection and oxidative stress models
• Neuroscience and neurochemical signaling research

These properties make CDP-choline a compound of interest for investigations involving neuronal function, membrane biochemistry, and cellular signaling networks.

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References:

1. Fioravanti, M., & Yanagi, M. (2005). Cytidinediphosphocholine (CDP-choline) for cognitive and behavioural disturbances associated with chronic cerebral disorders in the elderly. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2010(1), CD000269. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd000269.pub3
2. Bruce, S. E. (2011). Improvements in quantitative EEG following consumption of a natural citicoline-enhanced beverage. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 63(4), 421–425. https://doi.org/10.3109/09637486.2011.632623
3. Ottobelli, L., Manni, G., Centofanti, M., Iester, M., Allevena, F., & Rossetti, L. (2013). Citicoline oral solution in glaucoma: Is there a role in slowing disease progression? Ophthalmologica, 229(4), 219–226. https://doi.org/10.1159/000350496