Biologically Active Small Molecules, UN1170, Chemicals
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PAF C-16 Carboxylic Acid
Cayman ChemicalModified with a carboxylic acid group terminating the C-16 alkyl chain, providing a convenient site for chemical crosslinking.
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N-Palmitoyl Dopamine
Cayman ChemicalA “hybrid” analog which incorporates components of both the AEA-like and dopaminergic neurotransmitter pathways; is nearly inactive as a TRPV1 ligand and fails to elicit hyperalgesic or nocifensive responses in vivo; exhibits an “entourage” effect at concentrations of 0.1-10…
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N-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-Arachidonoyl amide
Cayman Chemical3-HPA is an analog of AM404, which is a selective inhibitor of carrier-mediated transport of AEA. 3-HPA is metabolized by both COX-1 and COX-2 and also selectively and irreversibly inhibits COX-2 with an IC50 value of 2 µM.
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15(R)-HEDE
Cayman Chemical15(R)-HEDE is isolated by the chromatographic resolution of (±)15-HEDE. There are no reports of biological activity associated with 15(R)-HEDE in the literature.
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a-Tocotrienol
Cayman ChemicalThe four tocopherols (α, β, .delta., and γ) and four tocotrienols (α, β, .delta., and γ) are forms of vitamin E, which is known for its antioxidant activity. Tocotrienols are found at high concentrations in palm oil and rice bran. Recent studies show tocotrienols…
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Arachidonoyl Cyclopropylamide
Cayman ChemicalA potent, stable, and selective agonist analog of AEA with a Ki value of 2.2 nM at the isolated rat CB1 receptor; 325 times more potent at the CB1 receptor compared with the CB2 receptor; induces hypothermia in mice with the same efficacy as AEA, in spite of its much higher affinity for the CB1…
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(±)11-HDHA
Cayman Chemical(±)11-HDHA is an autoxidation product of DHA in vitro. It is also produced from incubations of DHA in rat liver, brain, and intestinal microsomes. DHA is metabolized to 11(S)-HDHA by human platelets and canine retina. In addition to 11(S)-HDHA, 14(S)-HDHA is also produced by platelets.…
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11-trans Leukotriene D4
Cayman Chemical11-trans LTD4 is a C-11 double bond isomer of LTD4. LTD4 undergoes slow temperature-dependent isomerization to 11-trans LTD4 during storage. 11-trans LTD4 retains about 10-25 % of the potency for contraction of guinea pig ileum, trachea and parenchyma compared to LTD4. It exhibits an ED50 ranging…
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5(S)-HETrE
Cayman Chemical5(S)-HETrE is produced by the action of 5-LO when mead acid is the substrate. There are no literature reports of the biological activity or further metabolic fate of 5(S)-HETrE.
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Dihomo-y-Linolenic Acid ethyl ester
Cayman ChemicalDGLA is a metabolite produced by chain elongation of the essential fatty acid γ-linolenic acid. Ethyl DGLA is an esterified version of the free acid which is less water soluble, but more ammenable for the formulation of DGLA-containing diets and dietary supplements. DGLA has been advanced as…
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HEPC
Cayman ChemicalThioester analogs of glycerophospholipids, in combination with Ellman’s reagent, are convenient colorimetric substrates for the measurement of phospholipase activity. HEPC is a truncated analog of phosphatidylcholine with the entire sn-1 substituent deleted, and with a hexadecylthioester in…
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Palmitic Acid ethyl ester
Cayman ChemicalPalmitic acid ethyl ester is a neutral, lipid-soluble form of the free acid. It is one of the fatty acid ethyl esters that increase cytosolic Ca2+ concentration leading to pancreatic acinar cell injury due to excessive consumption of ethanol.
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Latrunculin A
Cayman ChemicalA bioactive macrolide derived from sponges that binds monomeric actin, preventing actin polymerization both in vitro (Kd = 0.2 μM) and in cells (0.5 μM).
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ß-Tocotrienol
Cayman ChemicalAn isomer of Vitamin E that has less potent antioxidant properties than α-tocotrienol.
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11ß-Prostaglandin F2a-d4
Cayman Chemical11β-PGF2α-d4 contains four deuterium atoms at the 3, 3', 4, and 4' positions. It is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of 11β-PGF2α by GC- or LC-MS.
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cis-trismethoxy Resveratrol
Cayman ChemicalA potent anti-mitotic drug that is 100-fold more active than resveratrol at inhibiting the growth of human colon cancer Caco-2 cells; inhibits tubulin polymerization in a dose-dependent manner (IC50 = 4 μM) and enzymes involved in the synthesis of the polyamines, putrescine, and spermidine.
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SPM D-series LC-MS Mixture
Cayman ChemicalFeatures Each vial contains a mixture of standards packaged in amber ampules purged with argon >1 ml provided at the concentration specified in the insert Designed for direct snap and inject use in mass spectrometry applications Ideally suited for method development and as a…
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5-trans Fluprostenol isopropyl ester
Cayman ChemicalTravoprost is the Alcon trade name for fluprostenol isopropyl ester, an F-series prostaglandin analog which has been approved for use as an ocular hypotensive drug. Fluprostenol isopropyl ester is a prodrug which is converted by esterase enzymatic activity in the cornea to yield the corresponding…
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Carbocyclic Thromboxane A2
Cayman ChemicalA stable analog of TXA2; unlike other TP receptor agonists, it inhibits platelet aggregation (IC50 = 4-5 µM).
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?17-6-keto Prostaglandin F1a
Cayman Chemical.DELTA.17-6-keto PGF1α is the non-enzymatic hydrolysis product of PGI3. PGI3 is a COX pathway metabolite of EPA in various tissues such as seminal vesicles, lung, PMNL, and ocular tissues.
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19(R)-HETE
Cayman ChemicalA major CYP450 metabolite of arachidonic acid that is released from the kidney in response to angiotensin II; a potent vasodilator of renal preglomerular vessels; blocks 20-HETE-induced vasoconstriction of renal arterioles at 1 µM.
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Oleoyl Serotonin-d17
Cayman ChemicalAn internal standard for the quantification of oleoyl serotonin by GC- or LC-MS.
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15(R)-Lipoxin A4
Cayman ChemicalAn aspirin-triggered lipoxin that inhibits LTB4-induced chemotaxis, adherence, and transmigration of the neutrophils with twice the potency of LXA4 demonstrating activity in the nM range.
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Primary Prostaglandin Metabolite LC-MS Mixture
Cayman ChemicalContains selected eicosanoids produced by the metabolism of prostaglandins; designed for direct use in LC-MS applications.
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(±)8-HETE
Cayman Chemical(±)8-HETE is one of the six monohydroxy fatty acids produced by the non-enzymatic oxidation of arachidonic acid.
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Oleoyl Ethanolamide-d4
Cayman ChemicalAn internal standard for the quantification of OEA by GC- or LC-MS.
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Oleyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine
Cayman ChemicalOleyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine is an inhibitor of PLA2 with an IC50 value of 6.2 µM for porcine pancreatic PLA2.
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(R)-(+)-Eicosapentaenyl-1'-Hydroxy-2'-Propylamide
Cayman ChemicalA homolog of EPEA, characterized by the addition of an (R)-α-methyl group at the methylene carbon adjacent to the amide nitrogen.
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AM404
Cayman ChemicalAn analog of AEA that potentiates the activity of endogenous AEA by blocking its re-uptake into presynaptic neurons; selectively inhibits the carrier-mediated transport of AEA without affecting anandamide hydrolysis; inhibits the transport of AEA with an IC50 value of 1 µM in rat…
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Resolvin D3
Cayman ChemicalA DHA-derived product first identified in mouse inflammatory exudates; reduces neutrophil infiltration in vivo in both mouse peritonitis and dermal inflammation; enhances macrophage phagocytosis and efferocytosis.
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DAN-1 EE (hydrochloride)
Cayman ChemicalDAN-1 EE is a fluorescent indicator for the bioimaging of NO. DAN-1 EE is a cell permeable derivative of DAN, a molecule which has been used extensively in the quantitation of nitrate and nitrite using fluorescence spectroscopy. Upon entry into the cell, DAN-1 EE is transformed into the less cell…
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trans-Resveratrol-d4
Cayman ChemicalAn internal standard for the quantification of trans-resveratrol by GC- or LC-MS.