Resolvin D2 methyl ester – 100 µg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
810668-53-2
Storage:
-80
UN-No:
De Minimis - 1170 / 3

Resolvin D2 (RvD2) (Item No. 10007279) is a lipid mediator biosynthesized by the sequential oxygenation of docosahexaenoic acid by 15- and 5-lipoxygenase.{20052} It evokes diverse anti-inflammatory effects which may mediate the resolution of inflammation.{19640,18209} RvD2 methyl ester is a methyl ester version of the free acid which may act as a lipophilic prodrug form that will alter its distribution and pharmacokinetic properties. The methyl ester moiety is susceptible to cleavage by intracellular esterases, leaving the free acid.  

 

Available on backorder

SKU: 9001497 - 100 µg Category:

Description

A methyl ester version of RvD2 which may act as a lipophilic prodrug form that will alter its distribution and pharmacokinetic properties


Formal name: 7S,16R,17S-trihydroxy-4Z,8E,10Z,12E,14E,19Z-docosahexaenoic acid, methyl ester

Synonyms:  7(S),16(R),17(S)-Resolvin D2 methyl ester|RvD2 methyl ester

Molecular weight: 390.5

CAS: 810668-53-2

Purity: ≥95%

Formulation: A solution in ethanol