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Repositioning Candidate Details

Candidate ID: R0424
Source ID: DB04557
Source Type: experimental
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Arachidonic Acid
Synonyms:
Molecular Formula: C20H32O2
SMILES: CCCCC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCC(O)=O
Structure:
DrugBank Description: An unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes. [PubChem]
CAS Number: 506-32-1
Molecular Weight: 304.4669
DrugBank Indication:
DrugBank Pharmacology:
DrugBank MoA:
Targets: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha; Bile acid receptor; Retinoic acid receptor RXR-alpha; Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1; 14 kDa fatty acid-binding protein
Inclusion Criteria: