Synonyms: 13R,14S-diHDHA | 13R,14S-dihydroxy-docosahexaenoic acid | MaR2 | maresin-2
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Maresins are anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving lipid mediators that are biosynthesised from docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by macrophages, via conversions that are catalysed by12-LOX and soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH). Maresin 2 was identified in 2014 [1].
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Bioactivity Comments |
In isolated mouse DRG neurons MaR2 inhibits capsaicin-induced calcium influx via TRPV1 , and allyl isothiocyanate (AITC)-induced calcium influx via TRPA1 [2]. |