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1-palmitoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine

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Description

1-Palmitoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (PAPC) is a synthetic phospholipid, which is a type of lipid molecule that contains a phosphate group.

Here's a breakdown of its components:

* **1-Palmitoyl:** Indicates a palmitic acid molecule attached to the first carbon of the glycerol backbone. Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid.
* **2-Acetyl:** Indicates an acetyl group (CH3CO-) attached to the second carbon of the glycerol backbone.
* **sn-Glycero-3-Phosphocholine:** This refers to the glycerol backbone with a phosphocholine group attached to the third carbon.

**Why is PAPC important for research?**

PAPC is used as a model system to study the properties of biological membranes and phospholipids. It plays a crucial role in research in several areas:

* **Membrane Structure and Dynamics:** PAPC helps researchers understand how phospholipids interact to form membranes, their fluidity, and how they respond to changes in the environment. This knowledge is crucial for understanding how cells function and communicate.
* **Drug Delivery and Targeting:** PAPC can be used to create liposomes, which are tiny spherical vesicles that encapsulate drugs. These liposomes can target specific cells or tissues, improving drug delivery and minimizing side effects.
* **Lipid Metabolism and Signaling:** PAPC is involved in various lipid metabolic pathways and cell signaling processes. Researchers use PAPC to study these processes and explore potential therapeutic targets for treating diseases.
* **Studying Membrane Protein Function:** PAPC provides a controlled environment to study the behavior of membrane proteins. Researchers can use PAPC to investigate how proteins interact with membranes and how they function in different cellular environments.

**Overall, PAPC is a valuable tool for researchers investigating various aspects of cell biology, membrane properties, and drug delivery. It offers a simple yet powerful model system to gain valuable insights into complex biological phenomena.**

1-palmitoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine: RN given refers to (S)-isomer [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

1-palmitoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine : A 1,2-diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine in which the two acyl substituents at positions 1 and 2 are specified as palmitoyl and acetyl respectively. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID16759367
CHEMBL ID1335151
CHEBI ID75219
SCHEMBL ID434281
MeSH IDM0126866

Synonyms (28)

Synonym
1-palmitoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylcholine
1-palmitoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
pc(16:0/2:0)
1-o-palmitoyl-2-o-acetyl-sn-glyceryl-3-phosphorylcholine
1-hexadecanoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
LMGP01010612 ,
NCGC00161385-02
NCGC00161385-01
NCGC00161385-03
HMS1989E13
BML3-F04
HMS1361E13
HMS1791E13
CHEBI:75219 ,
1-palmitoyl-2-acetyl-sn-phosphatidylcholine
(2r)-2-acetoxy-3-(hexadecanoyloxy)propyl 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
(2r)-2-acetoxy-3-(palmitoyloxy)propyl 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
SCHEMBL434281
CHEMBL1335151
79512-78-0
HMS3402E13
3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium, 7-(acetyloxy)-4-hydroxy-n,n,n-trimethyl-10-oxo-, inner salt, 4-oxide, (r)-
16:0-02:0 pc, 1-palmitoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, chloroform
Q27145169
3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium,7-(acetyloxy)-4-hydroxy-n,n,n-trimethyl-10-oxo-,inner salt,4-oxide,(7r)-
[(2r)-2-acetyloxy-3-hexadecanoyloxypropyl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium, 7-(acetyloxy)-4-hydroxy-n,n,n-trimethyl-10-oxo-, inner salt, 4-oxide, (7r)-
DTXSID701105288
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
platelet-activating factor receptor agonistAn agonist that binds to and activates platelet-activating factor receptors.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
1,2-diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholineThe conjugate base of a 1,2-diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine compound formed by deprotonation of the phosphate OH group.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (4)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Chain A, CruzipainTrypanosoma cruziPotency19.95260.002014.677939.8107AID1476
Microtubule-associated protein tauHomo sapiens (human)Potency0.39810.180013.557439.8107AID1468
regulator of G-protein signaling 4Homo sapiens (human)Potency23.77810.531815.435837.6858AID504845
euchromatic histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2Homo sapiens (human)Potency0.63100.035520.977089.1251AID504332
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (4)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1347154Primary screen GU AMC qHTS for Zika virus inhibitors2020Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 12-08, Volume: 117, Issue:49
Therapeutic candidates for the Zika virus identified by a high-throughput screen for Zika protease inhibitors.
AID1508630Primary qHTS for small molecule stabilizers of the endoplasmic reticulum resident proteome: Secreted ER Calcium Modulated Protein (SERCaMP) assay2021Cell reports, 04-27, Volume: 35, Issue:4
A target-agnostic screen identifies approved drugs to stabilize the endoplasmic reticulum-resident proteome.
AID588519A screen for compounds that inhibit viral RNA polymerase binding and polymerization activities2011Antiviral research, Sep, Volume: 91, Issue:3
High-throughput screening identification of poliovirus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitors.
AID540299A screen for compounds that inhibit the MenB enzyme of Mycobacterium tuberculosis2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-01, Volume: 20, Issue:21
Synthesis and SAR studies of 1,4-benzoxazine MenB inhibitors: novel antibacterial agents against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (9.09)18.7374
1990's4 (36.36)18.2507
2000's2 (18.18)29.6817
2010's2 (18.18)24.3611
2020's2 (18.18)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other11 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]