Product Description: Arachidonic acid-13C4 (Immunocytophyt-13C4) is 13C labeled Arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid (Immunocytophyt) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid and a major constituent of biomembranes. Arachidonic acid also acts as the substrate for various lipid mediators, such as prostaglandins (PGs). Arachidonic acid improves cognitive response and cardiovascular function[1][1][2].
Formula: C16 13C4H32O2
References: [1]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216./[2]Tateishi N, et al. Dietary supplementation with arachidonic acid increases arachidonic acid content in paw, but does not affect arthritis severity or prostaglandin E2 content in rat adjuvant-induced arthritis model. Lipids Health Dis. 2015 Jan 16;14:3.
CAS Number: 2692624-40-9
Molecular Weight: 308.44
Research Area: Inflammation/Immunology; Cardiovascular Disease
Target: Endogenous Metabolite;Isotope-Labeled Compounds