Description
11(R)-
HEPE is produced by the oxidation of EPA by 11(R)-
LO. This enzymatic activity and the resulting 11(R)-
hydroxy acid have been isolated from the sea urchin
S. purpuratus.
Uses
11(R)-HEPE is a monohydroxy fatty acid derived from EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)[1].
Definition
ChEBI: 11(R)-HEPE is an 11-HEPE that consists of (5Z,8Z,12E,14Z,17Z)-icosapentaenoic acid in which the hydroxy group is located at the 11R-position. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent and an algal metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of an 11(R)-HEPE(1-).
References
[1] Di Marzo V, et al. Polyunsaturated-fatty-acid oxidation in Hydra: regioselectivity, substrate-dependent enantioselectivity and possible biological role. Biochem J. 1994 Jun 1;300 ( Pt 2)(Pt 2):501-7. DOI:
10.1042/bj3000501