Title: AL 721

CAS Registry Number: 99751-63-0

Additional Names: Active lipid

Literature References: Membrane fluidizer composed of neutral glycerides, phosphatidylcholine, and phosphatidylethanolamine in a ratio of 7:2:1. Prepn from hen egg yolk: M. Shinitzky et al., EP 74251; eidem, US 4474773 (1983, 1984 both to Yeda Res. Dev.). Effect on drug withdrawal symptoms in morphine-addicted mice: D. S. Heron et al., Eur. J. Pharmacol. 83, 253 (1982). Characterization and mode of action study: M. Lyte, M. Shinitzky, Biochim. Biophys. Acta 812, 133 (1985). Effect on HIV-1 infectivity in vitro: P. S. Sarin et al., N. Engl. J. Med. 313, 1289 (1985). Effect on lymphocyte responsiveness in the elderly: H. Rabinowich et al., Mech. Ageing Dev. 40, 131 (1987).

Use: Nutritional supplement.

 

 

Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.