Description
Melinamide is an amide of linoleic acid useful in the treatment of
hypercholesterolemia. The mechanism of action of melinamide appears to involve
the inhibition of cholesterol absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
Originator
Sumitomo (Japan)
Uses
Melinamide is used in the synthesis and biological screening of library of macamides as TNF alpha inhibitors with greater anti-inflammatory activity in human monocytic cell.
Definition
ChEBI: Melinamide is an organic molecular entity.
Hazard
Low toxicity by ingestion.
