Synonym: 1-Oleoyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphate sodium salt, 3-sn-Lysophosphatidic acid, 1-oleoyl sodium salt, LPA sodium salt
CAS Number: 22556-62-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H41O7P · xNa+
Molecular Weight: 436.52 (free acid basis)
MDL Number: MFCD00133427
PubChem Substance ID: 24896456
Biochem/physiol Actions
Endogenous agonist for LPA1 and LPA2 receptors. LPA does not induce angiogenesis, but has effects on endothelial cell physiology that are similar to those of sphingosine 1-phosphate. Induces cell migration of cancer and non-cancer cells.
Caution
Hygroscopic, photosensitive
Preparation Note
Prepared by the action of phospholipase A on L-a-phosphatidic acid, dioleoyl.