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(±)5-HEPE (CAS 83952-40-3)

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Alternate Names:
(±)5-Hydroxy-6E,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosapentaenoic acid
Application:
(±)5-HEPE is a compound produced by non-enzymatic oxidation of EPA
CAS Number:
83952-40-3
Molecular Weight:
318.5
Molecular Formula:
C20H30O3
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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(±)5-HEPE is produced by non-enzymatic oxidation of EPA resulting in a racemic mixture of 5-HEPE. The biological activity is likely mediated by one of the individual isomers, most the 5(S) isomer in mammalian systems. EPA can be metabolized to 5-HEPE in bovin and human neutrophils, as well as human eosinophils, which is further metabolized to 5-oxoEPE and LTB5. The 5-series metabolites of EPA, namely 5-HEPE, 5-oxoEPE, and LTB5, have significantly decreased biological effects compared to the arachidonic acid-derived metabolites.


(±)5-HEPE (CAS 83952-40-3) References

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(±)5-HEPE, 25 µg

sc-205135
25 µg
$47.00

(±)5-HEPE, 50 µg

sc-205135A
50 µg
$82.00