Hexadecyl acetyl glycerol (HAG) is an analog of DAG, which inhibits the activation of PKC by DAG.1 It also inhibits the growth of HL-60 cells and induces differentiation to cells resembling mononuclear phagocytes. Following treatment with 5 µg/ml HAG for six days, HL-60 cells demonstrated a 10-fold increase in non-specific esterase activity.2
1
Daniel, L.W., Small, G.W., and Schmitt, J.D. Alkyl-linked diglycerides inhibit protein kinase C activation by diacylglycerols. Biochem Biophys Res Commun151291-297(1988).
2
McNamara, M.J.C., Schmitt, J.D., Wykle, R.L., et al. 1-O-Hexadecyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycerol stimulates differentiation of HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemia cells to macrophage-like cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun122824-830(1984).
Synonyms
HAG
Formal Name
1-O-hexadecyl-2-O-acetyl-sn-glycerol
CAS Number
77133-35-8
Molecular Formula
C21H42O4
Formula Weight
358.6
Formulation
A solution in acetonitrile
Purity
≥90%
Stability
6 months
Storage
-80°C
Shipping
Dry ice
in continental US; may vary elsewhere
SMILES
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CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC[C@H](CO)OC(=O)C
Background Reading
McNamara, M.J.C., Schmitt, J.D., Wykle, R.L., et al. 1-O-Hexadecyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycerol stimulates differentiation of HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemia cells to macrophage-like cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun122824-830(1984).
Daniel, L.W., Small, G.W., and Schmitt, J.D. Alkyl-linked diglycerides inhibit protein kinase C activation by diacylglycerols. Biochem Biophys Res Commun151291-297(1988).
Hexadecyl Acetyl Glycerol is available in the following screening
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