Resolvin D2

Description

Resolvins are a family of potent lipid mediators derived from both eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; ) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; ). In addition to being anti-inflammatory, resolvins promote the resolution of the inflammatory response back to a non-inflamed state. Resolvin D2 (RvD2) is produced physiologically from the sequential oxygenation of DHA by 15- and 5-lipoxygenase and functions to dampen excessive neutrophil trafficking to sites of inflammation. It reduces zymosan-stimulated PMN infiltration by 70% at doses as low as 10 pg per mouse and significantly reduces PAF-stimulated leukocyte adherence and emigration at 1 nM. Also, by stimulating nitric oxide production, RvD2 dose dependently decreases leukocyte-endothelial interactions. In a mouse model of sepsis, RvD2 reduces leukocyte and PMN infiltration, decreases production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and promotes phagocyte-mediated bacterial clearance. Analytical and biological comparisons of synthetic RvD2 with endogenously derived RvD2 have confirmed its identity as matching the natural product.

The Uses of Resolvin D2

Resolvin D2 is a lipid mediator.

What are the applications of Application

Resolvin D2 is a lipid mediator

Definition

ChEBI: Resolvin D2 is a member of the class of resolvins that is (4Z,8E,10Z,12E,14E,19Z)-docosahexaenoic acid carrying three hydroxy substituents at positions 7, 16 and 17 (the 7S,16R,17S-stereoisomer). It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent, an estrogen receptor agonist, an anti-obesity agent and a rat metabolite. It is a resolvin, a triol, a secondary allylic alcohol and a hydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a resolvin D2(1-).