Molecular structure of ω-3 Arachidonic Acid, CAS Number: 24880-40-8
ω-3 Arachidonic Acid (CAS 24880-40-8)
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Alternate Names:
8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosatetraenoic acid; ω-3 AA
Application:
ω-3 Arachidonic Acid is an inhibitor of arachidonoyl-CoA synthetase
CAS Number:
24880-40-8
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
304.5
Molecular Formula:
C20H32O2
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ω-3 Arachidonic acid, a rare polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). It exhibits a unique interaction within cellular models, particularly through its inhibition of the enzyme arachidonoyl-CoA synthetase, which plays a role in lipid metabolism. The inhibition kinetics of ω-3 arachidonic acid are characterized by a Ki value of 14 µM in human cell cultures, demonstrating its potent bioactive properties. Further studies utilizing calf brain extracts have corroborated its efficacy, where it presents an IC50 value of approximately 5 µM. These findings underscore its potential utility in biochemical research, especially in studies focused on understanding the modulation of lipid enzymatic pathways and the broader implications on cellular lipid composition and function.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
ω-3 Arachidonic Acid, 1 mg | sc-229695 | 1 mg | $191.00 | |||
ω-3 Arachidonic Acid, 10 mg | sc-229695A | 10 mg | $1609.00 |