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Anandamide is an endocannabinoid. Anandamide modulates both neuronal and immune functions through two protein-coupled cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2). Anandamide can activate numerous other receptors like PPARS, TRPV1, and GPR18/GPR55. Anandamide also has potential anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory activities. Anandamide can be used for the research of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and ulcerative colitis.

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Anandamide Chemical Structure

Anandamide Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 94421-68-8

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Description

Anandamide is an endocannabinoid. Anandamide modulates both neuronal and immune functions through two protein-coupled cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2). Anandamide can activate numerous other receptors like PPARS, TRPV1, and GPR18/GPR55. Anandamide also has potential anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory activities. Anandamide can be used for the research of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and ulcerative colitis[1][2][3][4][5].

IC50 & Target[1]

CB1

 

CB2

 

PPAR

 

TRPV1

 

Microbial Metabolite

 

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
RBL-2H3 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: 14
Antiallergic activity in rat RBL2H3 cells assessed as inhibition of DNP-HSA-mediated degranulation by measuring decrease in beta-hexosaminidase activity preincubated for 30 mins followed by DNP-HSA stimulation and measured after 30 mins by 4-nitrophenyl 2
Antiallergic activity in rat RBL2H3 cells assessed as inhibition of DNP-HSA-mediated degranulation by measuring decrease in beta-hexosaminidase activity preincubated for 30 mins followed by DNP-HSA stimulation and measured after 30 mins by 4-nitrophenyl 2
[PMID: 31618024]
In Vitro

Anandamide (0-250 μg/ml, 1 h) inhibits C. albicans hyphal growth and prevents hyphal adherence to epithelial cells[4].
Anandamide (0-250 μg/ml, 2 h) alters the expression of genes involved in adhesion and hyphal morphogenesis[4].
Anandamide reduces tau phosphorylation through the inhibition of the activity of protein kinases[3].

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RT-PCR[4]

Cell Line: HeLa cervical epithelial cells
Concentration: 0, 10, 50, 125, 250 μg/ml
Incubation Time: 2 h
Result: Repressed the expression of the HWP1 and ALS3 adhesins involved in Candida adhesion to epithelial cells and the HGC1, RAS1, EFG1 and ZAP1 regulators of hyphal morphogenesis and cell adherence. Increased the expression of NRG1, a transcriptional repressor of filamentous growth.
In Vivo

Anandamide (10 mg/kg, IP, once) considerably lowers the increase of glycemia in response to glucose ingestion compared with control, and this is associated with an improvement of glucose tolerance[2].
Anandamide (100 ng, ICV bilateral injection, single) partially prevents streptozotocin (STZ)-induced cognitive impairments, changes in synaptic markers and ventricle enlargement[3].
Anandamide exerts anti-inflammatory activities, attenuating the development of inflammation in a mouse model of ulcerative colitis[4].
Anandamide alleviates lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced neuroinflammation in rat primary microglial cultures[1].

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Animal Model: Male Wistar rats (3-4 months, 350-400 g, STZ-induced AD-like sporadic dementia model)[3]
Dosage: 100 ng
Administration: ICV bilateral injection, single
Result: Prevented recognition and non-associative emotional memory impairments induced by STZ, but did not influence tone fear conditioning. Decreased BAG2 (Bcl2-associated athanogene) levels, and prevented STZ-induced ventricle enlargement.
Molecular Weight

347.53

Formula

C22H37NO2

CAS No.
Appearance

Liquid (Density: 0.940±0.06 g/cm3)

Color

Colorless to light yellow

SMILES

CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCC(NCCO)=O

Structure Classification
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

-20°C, stored under nitrogen

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen)

Solvent & Solubility
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DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (287.74 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.8774 mL 14.3872 mL 28.7745 mL
5 mM 0.5755 mL 2.8774 mL 5.7549 mL
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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: ≥99.0%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.8774 mL 14.3872 mL 28.7745 mL 71.9362 mL
5 mM 0.5755 mL 2.8774 mL 5.7549 mL 14.3872 mL
10 mM 0.2877 mL 1.4387 mL 2.8774 mL 7.1936 mL
15 mM 0.1918 mL 0.9591 mL 1.9183 mL 4.7957 mL
20 mM 0.1439 mL 0.7194 mL 1.4387 mL 3.5968 mL
25 mM 0.1151 mL 0.5755 mL 1.1510 mL 2.8774 mL
30 mM 0.0959 mL 0.4796 mL 0.9591 mL 2.3979 mL
40 mM 0.0719 mL 0.3597 mL 0.7194 mL 1.7984 mL
50 mM 0.0575 mL 0.2877 mL 0.5755 mL 1.4387 mL
60 mM 0.0480 mL 0.2398 mL 0.4796 mL 1.1989 mL
80 mM 0.0360 mL 0.1798 mL 0.3597 mL 0.8992 mL
100 mM 0.0288 mL 0.1439 mL 0.2877 mL 0.7194 mL
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