Oleoylethanolamide (Synonyms: N-Oleoylethanolamide; Oleamide MEA; Oleic acid monoethanolamide)

Name: Oleoylethanolamide
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Oleoylethanolamide is a high affinity endogenous PPAR-α agonist, which plays an important role in the treatment of obesity and arteriosclerosis.

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CAS No. : 111-58-0

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: Oleoylethanolamide purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Autophagy. 2025 Apr 3. [Abstract]; Quantification of S1P concentrations in C2C12 myotubes treated with 10 μM FCCP for 4 h with/without 50 μM NOE or 5 μM SKI-II pre-treatment (n = 4).

: Oleoylethanolamide purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Autophagy. 2025 Apr 3. [Abstract]; PPARGC1A protein levels in the C2C12 myotubes 48 h after the stimulation of 10 μM FCCP with/without 50 μM NOE (24 h) in the absence or presence of 5 μM S1P (n = 3).

: Oleoylethanolamide purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Agric Food Chem. 2024 Sep 25;72(38):21052-21064. [Abstract]; The PPARα and FGF21 protein expression levels was detected using Western blot after treatment with OEA (10 μM) for 48 h in PA-treated HepG2 cells.

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Description

Oleoylethanolamide is a high affinity endogenous PPAR-α agonist, which plays an important role in the treatment of obesity and arteriosclerosis.

IC₅₀ & Target^[1]

Human Endogenous Metabolite

PPAR-α

Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
786-0	GI₅₀	35.4 μg/mL Compound: 4c	Antiproliferative activity against human 786-0 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay Antiproliferative activity against human 786-0 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay	[PMID: 25510639]
HEK293	EC₅₀	0.89 μM Compound: 2a, OEA	Agonist activity on human recombinant TRPV1-mediated enhancement of intracellular calcium concentration in HEK293 cells Agonist activity on human recombinant TRPV1-mediated enhancement of intracellular calcium concentration in HEK293 cells	[PMID: 16570929]
HEK293	EC₅₀	2.2 μM Compound: OEA	Agonist activity at human GPR119 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as cAMP accumulation after 60 mins Agonist activity at human GPR119 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as cAMP accumulation after 60 mins	[PMID: 23357035]
HEK293	EC₅₀	2.2 μM Compound: OEA	Agonist activity at human GPR119 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as stimulation of cAMP level measured after 60 mins by HTRF assay Agonist activity at human GPR119 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as stimulation of cAMP level measured after 60 mins by HTRF assay	[PMID: 27825553]
HEK293	EC₅₀	2.2 μM Compound: OEA	Agonist activity at human GPR119 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in cAMP stimulation measured after 60 mins by TR-FRET assay Agonist activity at human GPR119 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in cAMP stimulation measured after 60 mins by TR-FRET assay	[PMID: 28408218]
HEK293	EC₅₀	2200 nM Compound: OEA	Agonist activity at human GPR119 transfected in HEK293 cells assessed as concentration for 50 % cAMP stimulation of oleylethanolamine Agonist activity at human GPR119 transfected in HEK293 cells assessed as concentration for 50 % cAMP stimulation of oleylethanolamine	[PMID: 23374864]
HEK293	EC₅₀	3.65 μM Compound: 3b, OEA	Agonist activity at human recombinant TRPV1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in intracellular calcium level Agonist activity at human recombinant TRPV1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in intracellular calcium level	[PMID: 19361197]
HeLa	EC₅₀	0.12 μM Compound: OEA	Transactivation of human Gal4 fused PPARalpha LBD transfected in human HeLa cells after 7 hrs by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay Transactivation of human Gal4 fused PPARalpha LBD transfected in human HeLa cells after 7 hrs by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay	[PMID: 27622746]
HeLa	EC₅₀	1.1 μM Compound: OEA	Transactivation of human Gal4 fused PPARdelta LBD transfected in human HeLa cells after 7 hrs by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay Transactivation of human Gal4 fused PPARdelta LBD transfected in human HeLa cells after 7 hrs by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay	[PMID: 27622746]
MCF7	EC₅₀	152 nM Compound: OEA	Agonist activity at human PPARalpha expressed in MCF7 cells co-transfected CPTI DR1-type RE after 16 hrs by luciferase reporter gene assay Agonist activity at human PPARalpha expressed in MCF7 cells co-transfected CPTI DR1-type RE after 16 hrs by luciferase reporter gene assay	[PMID: 24936232]
MCF7	EC₅₀	152 nM Compound: OEA	Agonist activity at human PPARalpha transfected in human MCF7 cells after 16 hrs by luciferase reporter gene assay Agonist activity at human PPARalpha transfected in human MCF7 cells after 16 hrs by luciferase reporter gene assay	[PMID: 26226490]
MCF7	EC₅₀	185 nM Compound: OEA	Agonist activity at human PPARalpha expressed in MCF7 cells co-transfected CPTI DR1-type RE after 6 hrs by luciferase reporter gene assay Agonist activity at human PPARalpha expressed in MCF7 cells co-transfected CPTI DR1-type RE after 6 hrs by luciferase reporter gene assay	[PMID: 24936232]
MCF7	GI₅₀	25.9 μg/mL Compound: 4c	Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay	[PMID: 25510639]
NCI-H460	GI₅₀	36.5 μg/mL Compound: 4c	Antiproliferative activity against human NCI-H460 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay Antiproliferative activity against human NCI-H460 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay	[PMID: 25510639]
NCI/ADR-RES	GI₅₀	9.1 μg/mL Compound: 4c	Antiproliferative activity against human NCI/ADR-RES cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay Antiproliferative activity against human NCI/ADR-RES cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay	[PMID: 25510639]
OVCAR-3	GI₅₀	35.4 μg/mL Compound: 4c	Antiproliferative activity against human OVCAR3 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay Antiproliferative activity against human OVCAR3 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay	[PMID: 25510639]
PC-3	GI₅₀	16.9 μg/mL Compound: 4c	Antiproliferative activity against human PC3 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay Antiproliferative activity against human PC3 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay	[PMID: 25510639]
RBL-2H3	IC₅₀	20 μM Compound: 2a, OEA	Inhibition of AEA uptake in RBL2H3 cells Inhibition of AEA uptake in RBL2H3 cells	[PMID: 16570929]
RBL-2H3	IC₅₀	> 50 μM Compound: 10	Antiallergic activity in rat RBL2H3 cells assessed as inhibition of DNP-HSA-mediated degranulation by measuring decrease in beta-hexosaminidase activity preincubated for 30 mins followed by DNP-HSA stimulation and measured after 30 mins by 4-nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranoside substrate based assay Antiallergic activity in rat RBL2H3 cells assessed as inhibition of DNP-HSA-mediated degranulation by measuring decrease in beta-hexosaminidase activity preincubated for 30 mins followed by DNP-HSA stimulation and measured after 30 mins by 4-nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranoside substrate based assay	[PMID: 31618024]
SK-OV-3	IC₅₀	24 μM Compound: N-oleylethanolamine	Inhibition of ceramidase in human SKOV3 cells assessed as hydrolysis of N-((2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxy-5-((2-oxo-2H-chromen-7- yl)oxy)pentan-2-yl)palmitamide at 16 uM after 24 hrs at 37 degC by HPLC Inhibition of ceramidase in human SKOV3 cells assessed as hydrolysis of N-((2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxy-5-((2-oxo-2H-chromen-7- yl)oxy)pentan-2-yl)palmitamide at 16 uM after 24 hrs at 37 degC by HPLC	[PMID: 20085856]
SK-OV-3	IC₅₀	28 μM Compound: N-oleylethanolamine	Inhibition of ceramidase in human SKOV3 cells assessed as hydrolysis of N-((2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxy-5-((2-oxo-2H-chromen-7- yl)oxy)pentan-2-yl)palmitamide at 16 uM after 24 hrs at 37 degC by umbelliferone formation based fluorescence intensity assay Inhibition of ceramidase in human SKOV3 cells assessed as hydrolysis of N-((2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxy-5-((2-oxo-2H-chromen-7- yl)oxy)pentan-2-yl)palmitamide at 16 uM after 24 hrs at 37 degC by umbelliferone formation based fluorescence intensity assay	[PMID: 20085856]
U-251	GI₅₀	27.3 μg/mL Compound: 4c	Antiproliferative activity against human U251 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay Antiproliferative activity against human U251 cells after 48 hrs by sulforhodamine B assay	[PMID: 25510639]

In Vitro

Oleoylethanolamide (OEA), an endogenous PPAR-α ligand, attenuates liver fibrosis targeting hepatic stellate cells. Oleoylethanolamide suppresses TGF-β1 induced hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) activation in vitro via PPAR-α. To assess the impact of Oleoylethanolamide on HSCs activation, the expression levels of α-SMA and Col1a in TGF-β1-stimulated HSCs are examined by qPCR. The mRNA levels of α-SMA and Col1a are markedly induced in the group of CFSC cells with TGF-β1 (5 ng/mL) stimulation for 48h, while the mRNA levels are suppressed when treated with Oleoylethanolamide in a dose-dependent manner. Immunofluorescence and western blot results show that Oleoylethanolamide treatment dose-dependently inhibits the protein expression of α-SMA, the marker of HSC activation. The inhibitory effects of Oleoylethanolamide on HSCs activation are completely blocked by PPAR-α antagonist MK886 (10 μM). Moreover, the mRNA and protein expression levels of PPAR-α are down-regulated with TGF-β1 stimulation, while Oleoylethanolamide treatment restores these changes in dose-dependent manner. In addition, the phosphorylation of Smad 2/3 is upregulated in the presence of TGF-β1 stimulation, consistent with the observed effects on HSC activation, while Oleoylethanolamide (10 μM) reduces the phosphorylation of Smad2/3 in CFSC simulated with TGF-β1^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

In Vivo

Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) can significantly suppress the pro-fibrotic cytokine TGF-β1 negatively regulate genes in the TGF-β1 signaling pathway (α-SMA, collagen 1a, and collagen 3a) in mice models of hepatic fibrosis. Treatment with Oleoylethanolamide (5 mg/kg/day, intraperitoneal injection, i.p.) significantly attenuates the progress of liver fibrosis in both two experimental animal models by blocking the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs)^[1].

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Molecular Weight

325.53

Formula

C₂₀H₃₉NO₂

CAS No.

111-58-0

Appearance

Solid

Color

White to light yellow

SMILES

CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(NCCO)=O

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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Powder	-20°C	3 years
In solvent	-80°C	6 months
	-20°C	1 month

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DMSO : 20.83 mg/mL (63.99 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg

1 mM	3.0719 mL	15.3596 mL	30.7191 mL
5 mM	0.6144 mL	3.0719 mL	6.1438 mL
10 mM	0.3072 mL	1.5360 mL	3.0719 mL

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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Protocol 1

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (6.39 mM); Clear solution

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Purity: 98.19%

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References

[1]. Chen L, et al. Oleoylethanolamide, an endogenous PPAR-α ligand, attenuates liver fibrosis targeting hepatic stellate cells. Oncotarget. 2015 Dec 15;6(40):42530-40 [Content Brief]

Cell Assay ^[1]	CFSC, HSC cell lines are first obtained from cirrhotic rat liver, and have a similar phenotype to that of early passage primary HSCs. CFSC cells are cultured in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) and 1% penicillin/streptomycin. All cells are cultured in 6-well culture plates under 37°C and 5% CO₂ in an incubator. The medium is replaced every two days, and the cells are harvested and diluted at a ratio of 1:3 twice a week. In experiments, HSCs are pretreated with the experimental concentration of Oleoylethanolamide (30 μM, 10 μM, 3 μM) before stimulation with 5 ng/mL TGF-β1. mRNA expression levels of α-SMA (A) and Col1a (B) are analyzed by real-time PCR^[1]. MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Animal Administration ^[1]	Mice^[1] The Sv/129 mice and PPAR-α knockout mice are maintained in a room with controlled temperature (21-23°C), humidity (55-60%) and lighting (12 h light/dark cycles) and given water ad libitum. Mice are randomly divided for methionine choline-deficient (MCD) and thioacetamide (TAA) experiments. In the MCD-diet feeding experiment, wild-type Sv/129 mice and PPAR-α knockout mice are each divided into three groups (n=8 /group): (i) control group receive normal diet; (ii) fed with MCD diet and injected with the vehicle (5% Tween-80+5% PEG400+90% saline, 5 mL/kg/day, 8 weeks, intraperitoneal injection, i.p.); (iii) fed with MCD diet along with Oleoylethanolamide administration (5 mg/kg/day; 8 weeks, i.p.). In another set of experiment, all the wild-type mice and PPAR-α knockout mice are given standard chow diet, and are randomly separated into three groups: the control group is not administrated TAA or Oleoylethanolamide but is injected with the saline; the TAA group is injected with TAA (160 mg/kg, three times per week, 6 weeks, dissolved in saline, i.p.) plus the corresponding vehicle; the Oleoylethanolamide group is both injected with TAA and Oleoylethanolamide (5 mg/kg/day; 6 weeks, i.p.)^[1]. MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
References	[1]. Chen L, et al. Oleoylethanolamide, an endogenous PPAR-α ligand, attenuates liver fibrosis targeting hepatic stellate cells. Oncotarget. 2015 Dec 15;6(40):42530-40 [Content Brief]

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg

DMSO	1 mM	3.0719 mL	15.3596 mL	30.7191 mL	76.7978 mL
	5 mM	0.6144 mL	3.0719 mL	6.1438 mL	15.3596 mL
	10 mM	0.3072 mL	1.5360 mL	3.0719 mL	7.6798 mL
	15 mM	0.2048 mL	1.0240 mL	2.0479 mL	5.1199 mL
	20 mM	0.1536 mL	0.7680 mL	1.5360 mL	3.8399 mL
	25 mM	0.1229 mL	0.6144 mL	1.2288 mL	3.0719 mL
	30 mM	0.1024 mL	0.5120 mL	1.0240 mL	2.5599 mL
	40 mM	0.0768 mL	0.3840 mL	0.7680 mL	1.9199 mL
	50 mM	0.0614 mL	0.3072 mL	0.6144 mL	1.5360 mL
	60 mM	0.0512 mL	0.2560 mL	0.5120 mL	1.2800 mL

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