Lipids

Applications 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylethanolamine used in the synthesis ultra-thin membranes to facilitate the transfer of islets of Langerhans in the attenuation of early graft loss in avoidance of immunosuppressive therapy. Also used in the synthesis of immunoliposomes containing TAT cells for tumor cell internalization and cytotoxicity.
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Applications 1,3-Dioleoyl-2-stearoylglycerol is a triglyceride found in various natural sources such as coconut oil, palm oil, rice bran oil, sunflower oil and sesame oil.
References Reena, M.B. et al.: Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol., 111, 346 (2009); Huey, S. et al.: J. Food Sci., 74, E177 (2009)

Applications Decyl b-D-maltopyranoside

Applications Isovaleryl L-Carnitine Chloride is used to prepare carnitine benzyl esters as neuroprotectant prodrugs.
References Gong, X., et al.: J. Chem. Res., 6, 327 (2008)

Applications 5ß,6ß-Epoxycholestanol-d7 is the labeled form of C432523, which is a oxidation product of low density lipoprotein by peroxynitrite, myoglobin, and copper.
References Patel, Rakesh P., Journal of Lipid Research, 37, 2361-2371, (1996)

Applications Ganglioside GT1b trisodium salt (bovine brain) is a glycosphingolipid neuroprotectant.

Applications A metabolite of Etiocholanolone.
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Applications (5α)-Pregnane-3,20-dione exerts neuroprotective effects in chronic autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). The neuroactivity of the steroid acts as a therapeutic agent for multiple sclerosis.
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Applications Trielaidin is a component of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
References Macher, M., et al.: J. Separation Sci., 24, 179 (2001)

Applications 20(S)-Ginsenoside Rh2 is a bioactive metabolite of the ginsenoside component of Panax ginseng that has been shown to exhibit antibacterial effects in vitro.
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Applications Cationic amphiphiles are being studied for their potential role in preparing liposomes for interaction with artificial and biological membranes and cellular transfection techniques. Cationic species with ester linkages to the hydrophobic portion are more easily degraded by recipient cells and more efficiently metabolized.
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Applications 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid, is a hydroxylated fatty acid that has been used in the synthesis of the macrocyclic lactone musk compounds exaltolide and phoracantholide I.
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Applications Stearyl Palmitate is a wax monoester with thickening properties used as an emolient in cosmetics. Stearyl Palmitate was identified as a metabolite in abnormal metabolites in psoriatic nail.
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Applications Cholesterol (C432501) derivative. Cholesterol is a major component of all biological membranes; ~25% of total brain lipid is Cholesterol. Cholesterol is the principal sterol of the higher animals. Cholesterol was found in all body tissues, especial in the brain, spinal cord, and in animal fats or oils. Cholesterol is the main constituent of gallstones.
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Applications (E)-Guggulsterone acts as an α-glucosidase inhibitor also known as a hypolipidemic agent.
References Yang, D. et al.: J. Lipid Res., 53, 529 (2012); El-Mekkawy, S. et al.: Nat. Prod. Res., 27, 146 (2013);

Applications May be used as a negative control for C8 Ceramide.
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Applications rac-3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid is a fatty acid found in foodstuffs such as vegetable oils, milk, and dairy products. rac-3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid is also used as a chemical marker to identify and confirm the presence of Campylobacter pylori, a gram-negative bacteria that cause duodenal ulcers in humans.
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Applications Ethylene Glycol Dipalmitate is used as a component of phase change materials for thermal energy storage.
References Aydin, Ahmet A.: Solar Energy Mat. & Solar Cells, 108, 98-104 (2013)