Bioactivity | Idroxioleic acid ((R)-2-Hydroxyoleic acid; (R)-2-OHOA), the R enantiomer of (Rac)-Idroxioleic acid, is an orally active fatty acid that modulates the lipid composition and structure of the membranes. Idroxioleic acid has antitumor activities[1]. |
Invitro | Idroxioleic acid ((R)-2-Hydroxyoleic acid; (R)-2-OHOA) inhibited the growth of A549, lung adenocarcinoma cell line with an IC50 of 252 μM[1]. |
In Vivo | Idroxioleic acid ((R)-2-Hydroxyoleic acid; (R)-2-OHOA; 400 mg/kg; p.o.; daily; for 21 days) causes a reduction in tumor volume of about 20-25% after 21 days[1]. Animal Model: |
Name | Idroxioleic acid |
CAS | 182370-45-2 |
Formula | C18H34O3 |
Molar Mass | 298.46 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Stefano Piotto, et al. Differential effect of 2-hydroxyoleic acid enantiomers on protein (sphingomyelin synthase) and lipid (membrane) targets. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2014 Jun;1838(6):1628-37. |