Target type: molecularfunction
Binding to linoleic acid, the 18-carbon unsaturated fatty acid (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid. [GOC:lp, GOC:mah]
Linoleic acid binding involves the specific recognition and interaction of a protein with the fatty acid linoleic acid. Linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid, plays a crucial role in various cellular processes. Proteins that bind linoleic acid often possess a hydrophobic pocket or groove that complements the structure of linoleic acid, allowing for non-covalent interactions such as van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding. These interactions are essential for the proper function of the protein. The binding of linoleic acid can trigger conformational changes in the protein, modulating its activity or influencing its interaction with other molecules. In some cases, linoleic acid binding can regulate the activity of enzymes, transcription factors, or signaling pathways. The molecular function of linoleic acid binding varies depending on the specific protein involved. However, it often contributes to processes such as lipid metabolism, cell signaling, and membrane integrity. Some examples include:
* **Lipid metabolism:** Linoleic acid is a precursor to other fatty acids and is incorporated into cell membranes. Proteins that bind linoleic acid can influence the synthesis, transport, and degradation of lipids.
* **Cell signaling:** Linoleic acid binding can activate or inhibit signaling pathways, influencing cellular responses such as proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis.
* **Membrane integrity:** Linoleic acid is a key component of cell membranes, and its binding can influence membrane fluidity, permeability, and stability.
In summary, linoleic acid binding is a complex molecular interaction that plays a crucial role in diverse cellular processes. The specific function of linoleic acid binding is determined by the protein involved and its cellular context. '
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| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta | A peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q03181] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| gw 2433 | GW 2433: binds peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARalpha); structure in first source | ||
| clofibric acid | clofibric acid : A monocarboxylic acid that is isobutyric acid substituted at position 2 by a p-chlorophenoxy group. It is a metabolite of the drug clofibrate. Clofibric Acid: An antilipemic agent that is the biologically active metabolite of CLOFIBRATE. | aromatic ether; monocarboxylic acid; monochlorobenzenes | anticholesteremic drug; antilipemic drug; antineoplastic agent; herbicide; marine xenobiotic metabolite; PPARalpha agonist |
| pirinixic acid | pirinixic acid: structure | aryl sulfide; organochlorine compound; pyrimidines | |
| methyleugenol | methyleugenol: structure | phenylpropanoid | |
| myristic acid | Myristic Acid: A saturated 14-carbon fatty acid occurring in most animal and vegetable fats, particularly butterfat and coconut, palm, and nutmeg oils. It is used to synthesize flavor and as an ingredient in soaps and cosmetics. (From Dorland, 28th ed) tetradecanoate : A long-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of myristic acid; major species at pH 7.3. tetradecanoic acid : A straight-chain, fourteen-carbon, long-chain saturated fatty acid mostly found in milk fat. | long-chain fatty acid; straight-chain saturated fatty acid | algal metabolite; Daphnia magna metabolite; EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor; human metabolite |
| bezafibrate | aromatic ether; monocarboxylic acid; monocarboxylic acid amide; monochlorobenzenes | antilipemic drug; environmental contaminant; geroprotector; xenobiotic | |
| fenofibric acid | fenofibric acid : A monocarboxylic acid that is 2-methylpropanoic acid substituted by a 4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy group at position 2. It is a metabolite of the drug fenofibrate. fenofibric acid: RN given refers to parent cpd without isomeric designation; structure | aromatic ketone; chlorobenzophenone; monocarboxylic acid | drug metabolite; marine xenobiotic metabolite |
| telmisartan | telmisartan : A member of the class of benzimidazoles used widely in the treatment of hypertension. Telmisartan: A biphenyl compound and benzimidazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION. | benzimidazoles; biphenyls; carboxybiphenyl | angiotensin receptor antagonist; antihypertensive agent; EC 3.4.15.1 (peptidyl-dipeptidase A) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
| rosiglitazone | aminopyridine; thiazolidinediones | EC 6.2.1.3 (long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inhibitor; insulin-sensitizing drug | |
| 2-bromopalmitate | 2-bromohexadecanoic acid : A bromo fatty acid that is hexadecanoic (palmitic) acid carrying a single bromo substituent at position 2. 2-bromopalmitate: inhibitor of fatty acid oxidation; RN given refers to parent cpd | 2-bromocarboxylic acid; bromo fatty acid; long-chain fatty acid; straight-chain fatty acid | fatty acid oxidation inhibitor |
| mk 767 | 5-((2,4-dioxo-5-thiazolidinyl)methyl)-2-methoxy-N-((4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methyl)benzamide: an antihyperlipidemic agent that also functions as an insulin sensitizer, PPARalpha agonist, and PPARgamma agonist; structure in first source | ||
| anacardic acid | anacardic acid : A hydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid substituted by a pentadecyl group at position 6. It is a major component of cashew nut shell liquid and exhibits an extensive range of bioactivities. anacardic acid: isolated from Anacardium occidentale; monophenol monooxygenase inhibitor | hydroxy monocarboxylic acid; hydroxybenzoic acid | anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; anticoronaviral agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; plant metabolite |
| farglitazar | farglitazar: a non-thiazolidinedione insulin sensitiser and PPARgamma agonist | ||
| syringaresinol | (+)-syringaresinol : The (7alpha,7'alpha,8alpha,8'alpha)-stereoisomer of syringaresinol. | syringaresinol | antineoplastic agent |
| oleic acid | oleic acid : An octadec-9-enoic acid in which the double bond at C-9 has Z (cis) stereochemistry. Oleic Acid: An unsaturated fatty acid that is the most widely distributed and abundant fatty acid in nature. It is used commercially in the preparation of oleates and lotions, and as a pharmaceutical solvent. (Stedman, 26th ed) | octadec-9-enoic acid | antioxidant; Daphnia galeata metabolite; EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor; Escherichia coli metabolite; mouse metabolite; plant metabolite; solvent |
| epipinoresinol | epipinoresinol : An enantiomer of pinoresinol having (+)-(1R,3aR,4S,6aR)-configuration. | pinoresinol | marine metabolite; plant metabolite |
| t 0070907 | T 0070907: a PPARgamma antagonist; structure in first source | carbonyl compound; organohalogen compound | |
| gsk 3787 | |||
| 2-chloro-n(6)-(3-iodobenzyl)adenosine-5'-n-methyluronamide | 2-chloro-N(6)-(3-iodobenzyl)adenosine-5'-N-methyluronamide: structure given in first source | ||
| gw 7647 | GW 7647 : A monocarboxylic acid that is 2-(phenylsulfanyl)isobutyric acid in which the phenyl group is substituted at the para- position by a 3-aza-7-cyclohexylhept-1-yl group in which the nitrogen is acylated by a (cyclohexylamino)carbonyl group. GW 7647: a PPAR-alpha agonist; structure in first source | aryl sulfide; monocarboxylic acid; ureas | PPARalpha agonist |
| psi-baptigenin | pseudobaptigenin : A member of the class of 7-hydroxyisoflavones that is 7-hydroxyisoflavone and in which the phenyl group at position 3 is replaced by a 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl group. | 7-hydroxyisoflavones; benzodioxoles | antiprotozoal drug; plant metabolite |
| n-oleoylethanolamine | N-oleoylethanolamine: ceramidase inhibitor oleoyl ethanolamide : An N-(long-chain-acyl)ethanolamine that is the ethanolamide of oleic acid. The monounsaturated analogue of the endocannabinoid anandamide. | endocannabinoid; N-(long-chain-acyl)ethanolamine; N-acylethanolamine 18:1 | EC 3.5.1.23 (ceramidase) inhibitor; geroprotector; PPARalpha agonist |
| pregna-4,17-diene-3,16-dione | pregna-4,17-diene-3,16-dione: steroid from guggulu extract; RN & N1 from C1 Form index; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure in first source; antagonist of farnesoid X receptor | 3-hydroxy steroid | androgen |
| gw 1929 | GW 1929: activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma; structure in first source | benzophenones | |
| l-165041 | 4-(3-(2-propyl-3-hydroxy-4-acetyl)phenoxy)propyloxyphenoxy acetic acid: a PPAR-delta agonist has regulatory effects on a variety of adipokines, and these effects might explain some of their metabolic function. | aromatic ketone | |
| gw 501516 | GW 501516 : An aromatic ether that is phenoxyacetic acid in which the phenyl group is substituted at position 2 by a methyl group and at position 4 by a (1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)sulfanediyl group, and in which the 1,3-thiazolyl group is substituted at positions 2 and 4 by p-trifluoromethylphenyl and methyl groups, respectively. GW 501516: a selective PPARdelta agonist; structure in first source | 1,3-thiazoles; aromatic ether; aryl sulfide; monocarboxylic acid; organofluorine compound | carcinogenic agent; PPARbeta/delta agonist |
| tzd 18 | |||
| gft505 | |||
| gw 9578 | GW 9578: a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist; structure in first source | ||
| gw 7845 | GW 7845: ligand of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma; structure in first source | ||
| naveglitazar | naveglitazar: LY-519818 is the (alpha-S)-isomer; an antidiabetic agent; structure in first source | aromatic ether | |
| l 796449 | L 796449: a peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptor-gamma agonist; structure in first source | ||
| gw0742 | GW 610742: structure in first source | monocarboxylic acid | |
| 3-chloro-4-(3-(7-propyl-3-trifluoromethyl-6-benzisoxazolyl)propylthio)phenylacetic acid | |||
| ns-220 | |||
| gw 590735 | 2-methyl-2-(4-(((4-methyl-2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-thiazol-5-ylcarbonyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)propionic acid: an HDLc raising agent; structure in first source | ||
| aleglitazar | aleglitazar: a dual peroxisome PPAR-alpha and PPAR-gamma agonist for type 2 diabetes | ||
| mbx-8025 | seladelpar: PPAR-delta agonist | ||
| gw9508 | GW9508: structure in first source | aromatic amine | |
| lj 529 | |||
| bms 687453 | |||
| amorfrutin a | amorfrutin A: an antidiabetic agent that inhibits NF-kappaB activation; structure in first source | stilbenoid | |
| amorfrutin b | amorfrutin B: structure in first source | ||
| gsk0660 | GSK0660: PPAR antagonist; structure in first source | sulfonamide | |
| ly 518674 | LY 518674: a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist; structure in first source |