DAN-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…

An EPA-containing MAG amide analog that inhibits the growth of human lung carcinoma A549 cells, producing 98.4% growth inhibition when applied at 3 µM; an analog of EPEA, a natural N-acylethanolamide that impacts aging and inflammation.

A metabolite of lipoxygenase-mediated oxidation of DPA; activates Nrf2-dependent antioxidant gene expression, acts as a PPARγ agonist (EC₅₀ = ~200 nM), and inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine and nitric oxide production at biological concentration ranges (5-25 µM).

Travoprost 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…

An endocannabinoid analog that does not bind to CB1, CB2, or TRPV1; at 5 mg/kg antagonizes the hypotensive effects of a 10 mg/kg IV bolus of abnormal cannabidiol (Abn-CBD) in an anesthetized rat blood pressure model; relaxes isolated rat mesenteric arteries and abdominal aorta, and increases the…

A natural monoacylglycerol that is metabolized by monoacylglycerol lipase; an agonist of GPR119 (EC₅₀ = 2.5 µM), stimulating the release of glucagon-like peptide-1 from intestinal L-cells.

A stable analog of TXA2; unlike other TP receptor agonists, it inhibits platelet aggregation (IC₅₀ = 4-5 µM).

A natural isothiocyanate which induces the expression of phase II detoxification enzymes and activates Nrf2, promoting the expression of antioxidant and phase II genes; acts as a quorum sensing inhibitor, blocking acyl-homoserine lactone signaling in P. aeruginosa without affecting growth…

An isomer of Vitamin E that has less potent antioxidant properties than α-tocotrienol.

The product of nitration of linoleate by NO-derived reactive species; activates PPARγ (Ki = 133 nM), inducing CD36 expression in macrophages, adipocyte differentiation, and glucose uptake; can also be metabolized to produce nitrite derivatives which in turn form NO, leading to increased cGMP production.

An ester of the free acid that is less water soluble, but more amenable for the formulation of stearidonate-containing diets and dietary supplements.

(+)-15(R)-Fluprostenol isopropyl ester is a prodrug (Travoprost) which is converted by esterase enzymatic activity in the cornea to yield the corresponding free acid. The free acid, (+)-15(R)-fluprostenol, is a potent FP receptor agonist. The 15(R)-epimers of most PGs are about 100 times less…

A minor impurity produced in the synthesis of (+)-cloprostenol; 20-fold less active than (+)-cloprostenol in terminating pregnancy in the hamster.

11β-PGF2α-EA is the theoretical hepatic metabolite of PGD2-EA, produced during COX-2 metabolism of the endogenous cannabinoid AEA which is found in brain, liver, and other mammalian tissues. AEA can be used directly by COX-2 and specific PG synthase to produce ethanolamide congeners of…

Thioetheramide-PC is a structurally modified phospholipid that functions as a competitive, reversible inhibitor of sPLA2. The IC₅₀ value for thioetheramide-PC is 2 µM at a substrate concentration of 0.5 mM. In addition to binding to the catalytic site of sPLA2, thioetheramide-PC…

Cloprostenol is a synthetic PGF2α analog and a potent FP receptor agonist. (+)-15-epi Cloprostenol is the 15(S), or 15β-hydroxy enantiomer of (+)-cloprostenol. This epimer is less active by several orders of magnitude as an FP receptor ligand when compared to 15(R)-cloprostenol. However,…

A homolog of EPEA, characterized by the addition of an (R)-α-methyl group at the methylene carbon adjacent to the amide nitrogen.

A monohydroperoxy PUFA produced by the action of 15-LO on γ-linolenic acid.

cis-4,10-13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid methyl ester is a long chain PUFA. It is a minor fatty acid component of rat testis lipids. The methyl ester is a neutral, more lipophilic form of the free acid.

An alkaloid metabolite of nicotine as well as a major product of its pyrolysis; binds comparably to CYP2A6 and CYP2A13 (Kis = 7.5 and 5.6 µM, respectively), but appears to more effectively inactivate CYP2A6.

.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.

Spontaneously hypertensive rats fed a diet which includes γ-tocotrienol show significant reduction of systolic blood pressure and an increase of nitric oxide synthase activity in blood vessels. γ-Tocotrienol at 20 µM induces apoptosis of malignant sympathoadrenal (+SA) murine…

PPHP is a substrate for the measurement of peroxidase enzymes. PPHP has been used to quantitate the peroxidase activity of COX-1 and COX-2.

A homolog of EPEA, characterized by the addition of an (R)-β-methyl group at the terminal ethanolamine carbon.

5(Z),11(Z),14(Z)-Eicosatrienoic acid is a PUFA found in various natural sources including maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) seed oil (MPSO), gymnospermae leaves and seeds, and freshwater gastropods. A diet containing MPSO lowered HDL and ApoA1 levels in transgenic mice expressing human ApoA1. MPSO was…

13(S)-HODE is the LO metabolite of linoleic acid. 13(S)-HODE modulates the PAF, LTB4, and fMLP-induced calcium influx in human PMNL. The mechanism by which 13(S)-HODE elicits its inhibitory effect is still unclear. The use of biotinylated 15(S)-HETE as a probe for detecting binding proteins and/or…

A potent inhibitor of HCV infection (EC₅₀ = 17 nM) that displays low cytotoxicity of virally-infected human hepatoma Huh7.5.1 cells (CC₅₀ = 21.3 µM); displays good pharmacokinetics in mice when delivered intraperitoneally, with preferential liver distribution without…

An inhibitor of Ras-mediated signaling that inhibits the growth of PANC-1 and U87 tumor cells with IC₅₀ values of 20 and 10 µM, respectively.

A homolog of DHEA, characterized by the addition of an (R)-β-methyl group at the terminal ethanolamine carbon.

An internal standard for the quantification of oleoyl serotonin by GC- or LC-MS.

Unnatural C-15 epimer of Travoprost.

A fatty acid amide derived from ricinoleic acid and methyl benzylamine that demonstrates potent growth inhibition of glioma (U251), breast (MCF-7), ovarian (NCI-ADR/RES and OVCAR-3), kidney (786-0), non-small cell lung (NCI-H460), and prostate (PC-3) cancer cells with a mean GI50 value of 6.9 µM.