Microbial
Human
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2025-10-03 03:02:07 UTC
Update Date2025-10-08 21:35:43 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0061068
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN-oleoyl-L-arginine
DescriptionN-oleoyl-L-arginine is a fatty acid amide belonging to the class of bioactive lipids. This compound features a long-chain oleoyl group esterified to the amino acid L-arginine, which contributes to its amphiphilic nature and potential interactions with biological membranes. The chemical structure of N-oleoyl-L-arginine includes a carboxylic acid moiety, an amine group, and a hydrocarbon tail, allowing it to participate in various biochemical pathways. It has been utilized as a drug-structure-directing agent in the synthesis of nanocarriers, specifically ArgC18@MSNs, which were characterized using techniques such as TEM, FTIR, and TGA (PMID:40835541 ). N-oleoyl-L-arginine is implicated in signaling pathways that involve nitric oxide production and may influence processes such as cell proliferation and apoptosis through its interactions with cellular receptors. Its unique structure and properties make it a subject of interest in drug delivery and therapeutic applications, highlighting its relevance in both chemistry and biology.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC24H46N4O3
Average Mass438.657
Monoisotopic Mass438.356991357
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
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InChI KeyYZYYKAWTXPUEGT-YUQDSPFASA-N