Bioactivity | Synaptamide (Dehydroepiandrosteron; DHEA) is an endogenous metabolite and structural analogue of Anandamide. Synaptamide binds to both the cannabinoid-1 and 2 (CB1 and CB2) cannabinoid receptors and has anti-inflammatory properties. Synaptamide is the first small-molecule endogenous ligand of an adhesion G protein-coupled receptor (aGPCR)[1] [2][3]. |
Invitro | Synaptamide (Dehydroepiandrosteron; DHEA) is a weak agonist at both CB1 and CB2 receptors[2]. |
In Vivo | Synaptamide (10 mg/kg; subcutaneously; daily for 7 days) promotes cognitive recovery in rats subjected to mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)[1].Synaptamide (2-10 mg/kg; adult male C57BL/6J mice) reduced the levels of nociceptive and inflammatory pain-related behaviour over 60 min in the intraplantar formaldehyde assay via both intraperitoneal and local intraplantar administration[2]. Animal Model: |
Name | Synaptamide |
CAS | 162758-94-3 |
Formula | C24H37NO2 |
Molar Mass | 371.56 |
Appearance | Liquid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Solution, -20°C, 2 years |
Reference | [1]. Kim HY, et al. Synaptamide, endocannabinoid-like derivative of docosahexaenoic acid with cannabinoid-independent function. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2013 Jan;88(1):121-5. [2]. Rashid MA, et al. N-Docosahexaenoylethanolamine is a potent neurogenic factor for neural stem cell differentiation. J Neurochem. 2013 Jun;125(6):869-84. |