1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-arachidonoyl (N-arachidonoyl-DPPE) is a type of N-acylphosphatidylethanolamines (NAPEs) which are important intermediates in the endocannabinoid biosynthesis pathway, producing anandamide through hydrolysis by NAPE-specific phospholiase D. NAPEs are also produced in the small intestine, travel through the circulatory system to the brain, accumulate in the hypothalamus, and suppress appetite. Injected NAPEs cause a reduction in food intake and weight loss in rats.
| Categories | Lipids |
|---|---|
| Filter | Phosphatidylethanolamine |
| CAS Number | 197965-15-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C63H119N2O9P |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 1079.60 |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | -20 °C or below |
