12(S)-HETE is a bioactive lipid implicated in angiogenesis, growth, and metastasic action in tumor cell lines and in animal models. Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) converts arachidonic acid to 12(S)-(HETE). Alteration in 12-LOX expression or activit
Storage Temp
Protected from light,Store at -20°C,Argon charged
Shipped In
Ice chest + Ice pads
Grade
Moligand™
Action Type
AGONIST
Mechanism of action
Agonist of BLT 2 receptor;Agonist of GPR31
Product Description
12(S)-HETE is an arachidonic acid metabolite synthesized in the 12-lipoxygenase pathway in platelets and macrophages. Studies suggest that 12(S)-HETE is a potent stimulator of smooth muscle cell and leukocyte migration. In addition, this metabolite can induce reversible endothelial cell retraction allowing tumor cell access to the subendothelial matrix, which is not activated by 12(R)-HETE . Furthermore, studies show that a potential use of this molecule could be in preferentially attracting eosinophils to tissue reactions associated with platelet activation.