12(s) hetre

12(S)-HETrE is an endogenous metabolite produced by oxidation of ω-6 PUFA dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) by 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) in platelets, which acts on Gαs-coupled G-protein-coupled receptors, has antithrombotic properties, and has potential therapeutic use in cardiovascular disease. 12(S)-HETrE is reported to inhibit agonist-mediated platelet activation (IC50 = 40 μM), α granule secretion, integrin αIIbβ3 activation, Rap1 activation, and thrombin-induced clot retraction in vitro.

5(S)-HETrE is produced by the action of 5-LO when mead acid is the substrate. There are no literature reports of the biological activity or further metabolic fate of 5(S)-HETrE.

8(S)-HETrE is a monohydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acid produced by rabbit neutrophil lipoxygenase when dihomo-γ-linolenic acid is used as a substrate. Although the biological activities of 8(S)-HETrE have not been well characterized, it is expected to behave similarly to 8(S)-HETE .

15(S)-HETrE is the hydroxy-trienoic acid resulting from 15-lipoxygenation of dihomo-γ-linolenic acid. It inhibits 5-LO in human PMNL with an IC50 value of 4.6 μM. In RBL cells, 15(S)-HETrE also inhibits 5-LO, but is approximately 1/20 as potent as 15(S)-HpETE.