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γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester  (Synonyms: Methyl GLA)

Cat. No.: HY-W009276 Purity: 99.23%
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γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester (Methyl GLA) is an esterified version of γ-Linolenic Acid (GLA), which is an ω-6 fatty acid, serves as melanoma cell proliferation inhibitors. γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester inhibits ADP-induced blood platelet aggregation and induces apoptosis.

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γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester Chemical Structure

γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 16326-32-2

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Description

γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester (Methyl GLA) is an esterified version of γ-Linolenic Acid (GLA), which is an ω-6 fatty acid, serves as melanoma cell proliferation inhibitors. γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester inhibits ADP-induced blood platelet aggregation and induces apoptosis[1][2][3][4][5].

In Vitro

γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester (1-4 μg/mL; 72 h) induces apoptosis in vitro A-549 lung cancer cell lines using SRB assay. However GLA is due to its action at the gene/oncogene level and by altering BCl-2 expression[1].

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Apoptosis Analysis[1]

Cell Line: A-549 lung cancer cell line
Concentration: 1, 2, 3, and 4 μg/mL
Incubation Time: 72 hours; observed at 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h
Result: Showed cytotoxicity potentially due to the induction of apoptosis of tumor cells by augmenting free radical generation only in the tumor cells but not normal cells.
In Vivo

γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester decreases the hepatic triglycerides and histological evidence of fatty liver induced by EtOH[2].
γ-Linolenic Acid methyl ester could significantly decrease levels of plasma total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), MDA, atherosclerosis index (AI) and liver TC, MDA, and increase levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in both normal and hyperlipidemic rats[3].

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Animal Model: Hepatic pathol rats model induced by EtOH (male Sprague-Dawley rats, 250-300 g)[2]
Dosage: 90 mL, 50-60 mL
Administration: Intraperitoneal injection; once daily; administrated 90 mL during day 1-5 and day 9, 50-60 mL during day 6-8
Result: Decreased the hepatic triglycerides of 25.6 mg/g compared with saline (40.2 mg/g) or olive oil (42.8 mg/g) treatment.
Decreased liver index (the ratio of liver weight and body wight) in hyperlipidemic rats, but had no significant effect in normal rats.
Molecular Weight

292.46

Formula

C19H32O2

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Appearance

Liquid

Color

Colorless to light yellow

SMILES

CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC(OC)=O

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Pure form -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (341.93 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.4193 mL 17.0964 mL 34.1927 mL
5 mM 0.6839 mL 3.4193 mL 6.8385 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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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For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (8.55 mM); Suspended solution

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). Suspended solution can be used for oral and intraperitoneal injection.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
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Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.23%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 3.4193 mL 17.0964 mL 34.1927 mL 85.4818 mL
5 mM 0.6839 mL 3.4193 mL 6.8385 mL 17.0964 mL
10 mM 0.3419 mL 1.7096 mL 3.4193 mL 8.5482 mL
15 mM 0.2280 mL 1.1398 mL 2.2795 mL 5.6988 mL
20 mM 0.1710 mL 0.8548 mL 1.7096 mL 4.2741 mL
25 mM 0.1368 mL 0.6839 mL 1.3677 mL 3.4193 mL
30 mM 0.1140 mL 0.5699 mL 1.1398 mL 2.8494 mL
40 mM 0.0855 mL 0.4274 mL 0.8548 mL 2.1370 mL
50 mM 0.0684 mL 0.3419 mL 0.6839 mL 1.7096 mL
60 mM 0.0570 mL 0.2849 mL 0.5699 mL 1.4247 mL
80 mM 0.0427 mL 0.2137 mL 0.4274 mL 1.0685 mL
100 mM 0.0342 mL 0.1710 mL 0.3419 mL 0.8548 mL
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