Synthesis of a potential photoactivatable anandamide analog

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2006 Jul 15;16(14):3765-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2006.04.059. Epub 2006 May 6.

Abstract

A potential photoreactive analog of anandamide was synthesized via selective hydrogenation of a skipped tetrayne intermediate. This compound might be a useful tool to search for new cannabinoid receptors.

MeSH terms

  • Arachidonic Acids / chemical synthesis*
  • Arachidonic Acids / pharmacology
  • Endocannabinoids
  • Humans
  • Hydrogenation
  • Models, Chemical
  • Photochemistry
  • Polyunsaturated Alkamides
  • Receptors, Cannabinoid / metabolism*

Substances

  • Arachidonic Acids
  • Endocannabinoids
  • Polyunsaturated Alkamides
  • Receptors, Cannabinoid
  • anandamide