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The epoxyeicosatrienoic acids or EETs are signaling molecules formed within various types of cells by the metabolism of arachidonic acid by a specific subset of Cytochrome P450 enzymes termed cytochrome P450 epoxygenases. These nonclassic eicosanoids are generally short-lived, being rapidly converted from epoxides to less active or inactive dihydroxy-eicosatrienoic acids (diHETrEs) by a widely distributed cellular enzyme, Soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH), also termed Epoxide hydrolase 2. The EETs consequently function as transiently acting, short-range hormones; that is, they work locally to regulate the function of the cells that produce them (i.e. they are autocrine agents) or of nearby cells (i.e. they are paracrine agents). The EETs have been most studied in animal models where they sho

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  • The epoxyeicosatrienoic acids or EETs are signaling molecules formed within various types of cells by the metabolism of arachidonic acid by a specific subset of Cytochrome P450 enzymes termed cytochrome P450 epoxygenases. These nonclassic eicosanoids are generally short-lived, being rapidly converted from epoxides to less active or inactive dihydroxy-eicosatrienoic acids (diHETrEs) by a widely distributed cellular enzyme, Soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH), also termed Epoxide hydrolase 2. The EETs consequently function as transiently acting, short-range hormones; that is, they work locally to regulate the function of the cells that produce them (i.e. they are autocrine agents) or of nearby cells (i.e. they are paracrine agents). The EETs have been most studied in animal models where they show the ability to lower blood pressure possibly by a) stimulating arterial vasorelaxation and b) inhibiting the kidney's retention of salts and water to decrease intravascular blood volume. In these models, EETs prevent arterial occlusive diseases such as heart attacks and brain strokes not only by their anti-hypertension action but possibly also by their anti-inflammatory effects on blood vessels, their inhibition of platelet activation and thereby blood clotting, and/or their promotion of pro-fibrinolytic removal of blood clots. With respect to their effects on the heart, the EETs are often termed cardio-protective. Beyond these cardiovascular actions that may prevent various cardiovascular diseases, studies have implicated the EETs in the pathological growth of certain types of cancer and in the physiological and possibly pathological perception of neuropathic pain. While studies to date imply that the EETs, EET-forming epoxygenases, and EET-inactivating sEH can be manipulated to control a wide range of human diseases, clinical studies have yet to prove this. Determination of the role of the EETS in human diseases is made particularly difficult because of the large number of EET-forming epoxygenases, large number of epoxygenase substrates other than arachidonic acid, and the large number of activities, some of which may be pathological or injurious, that the EETs possess. (en)
  • L'acido epossieicosatrienoico, in sigla EET, è un qualunque acido grasso con 20 atomi di carbonio in una catena lineare contenente 3 doppi legami e un gruppo epossido. In varie cellule questi acidi si formano, con l'acido arachidonico, 20:5Δ5c,8c,11c,14c,17c come substrato, per azione di alcuni enzimi della famiglia citocromo P450 (CPY-epossigenasi) con la capacità di attaccare un atomo di ossigeno trasformando uno dei doppi legami in un gruppo epossido. -CH=CH- -CH-CH- \ / O Ogni epossido può essere diversamente orientato pertanto si hanno 2 enantiomeri, S o R, per ogni isomero posizionale. Esempio : 5S,6R-O-20:3Δ8c,11c,14c (in sigla 5S6R-EET) oppure 5R,6S-O-20:3Δ8c,11c,14c (in sigla 5R6S-EET). Gli altri isomeri che possono formarsi sono: * 8S,9R-O-20:3Δ5c,11c,14c oppure 8R,9S20:3Δ5c,11c,14c * 11S,12R-O-20:3Δ5c,8c,14c oppure 11R,12S-O-20:3Δ5c,8c,14c * 14S,15R-O-20:3Δ5c,8c,11c (come descritto nel riquadro a fianco) oppure 14R,15S-O-20:3Δ5c,8c,11c Gli enzimi CPY-epossigenasi non sono selettivi formando entrambi gli enantiomeri R e S, ma privilegiano l'epossidazione dell'ultimo doppio legame, omega-6. I diversi isomeri EET sono presenti e possono essere rilevati prevalentemente nei fosfolipidi cellulari, nei fosfolipidi plasmatici e nei globuli rossi. I vari isomeri hanno mostrato una gamma di bioattività clinicamente rilevanti. Gli acidi EET appartengono alla famiglia degli eicosanoidi non classici, metaboliti strutturalmente correlati che condividono un meccanismo comune per l'attivazione delle cellule e un insieme comune di attività biologiche e conseguenti potenziali effetti sulla salute. Gli studi sugli animali e una serie limitata di studi sull'uomo suggeriscono che questa famiglia di metaboliti funga da agente di segnalazione autocrina e paracrina, simile agli ormoni, che può influenzare la regolazione di alcune risposte.Gli acidi EET producono una serie di azioni diverse in una varietà di tessuti e cellule. Secondo vari studi gli EET avrebbero effetti antiinfiammatori, stimolerebbero l'angiogenesi e avrebbero effetti mitogeni nel rene; nei muscoli lisci vascolari, produrrebbero vasodilatazione, aumenterebbero la proliferazione cellulare ed il rischio di adesione del tumore alle cellule endoteliali, ridurrebbero le risposte di aggregazione piastrinica, aumenterebbero la crescita degli assoni nei neuroni e avrebbero effetti antinocicettivi. (it)
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  • The epoxyeicosatrienoic acids or EETs are signaling molecules formed within various types of cells by the metabolism of arachidonic acid by a specific subset of Cytochrome P450 enzymes termed cytochrome P450 epoxygenases. These nonclassic eicosanoids are generally short-lived, being rapidly converted from epoxides to less active or inactive dihydroxy-eicosatrienoic acids (diHETrEs) by a widely distributed cellular enzyme, Soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH), also termed Epoxide hydrolase 2. The EETs consequently function as transiently acting, short-range hormones; that is, they work locally to regulate the function of the cells that produce them (i.e. they are autocrine agents) or of nearby cells (i.e. they are paracrine agents). The EETs have been most studied in animal models where they sho (en)
  • L'acido epossieicosatrienoico, in sigla EET, è un qualunque acido grasso con 20 atomi di carbonio in una catena lineare contenente 3 doppi legami e un gruppo epossido. In varie cellule questi acidi si formano, con l'acido arachidonico, 20:5Δ5c,8c,11c,14c,17c come substrato, per azione di alcuni enzimi della famiglia citocromo P450 (CPY-epossigenasi) con la capacità di attaccare un atomo di ossigeno trasformando uno dei doppi legami in un gruppo epossido. -CH=CH- -CH-CH- \ / O Gli altri isomeri che possono formarsi sono: (it)
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