3-Hydroxyhippuric acid

3-Hydroxyhippuric acid is an acyl glycine. 3-Hydroxyhippuric acid inhibits kynureninase (Ki = 60 μM). 3-Hydroxyhippuric acid is found in higher concentrations in autistic group than in the controls. 3-Hydroxyhippuric acid is a marker of Clostridium species, and has a positive correlation with the level of Clostridia. 3-Hydroxyhippuric acid is one of the main metabolites formed from the catechin diet and wine polyphenol diets[1][2][3].