- Cat. No.
- A29252
Eicosapentaenoic acid (metformin)
Synonyms: EPA (metformin); Timnodonic acid (metformin)
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) functions as an omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (ω-3 LC-PUFA) with significant biological activity. It exhibits a DNA demethylating capability, facilitating the re-expression of the tumor suppressor gene CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein δ (C/EBPδ). Additionally, EPA activates the RAS/ERK/C/EBPβ signaling pathway through H-Ras intron 1 CpG island demethylation in U937 leukemia cells, thereby enhancing cellular function. The compound also contributes to the relaxation of vascular smooth muscle cells and induces vasodilation, making it relevant for cardiovascular research.