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Overview - Pentadecanoylcarnitine (PDC)
Description of Pentadecanoylcarnitine (PDC)
Pentadecanoylcarnitine (PDC) is a novel endocannabinoid (discovered 2022) that is associated with activities relevant to both physical and mental health. PDC is an endogenous metabolite derived from the dietary odd-chain fatty acid pentadecanoic acid (C15:0).
C15:0 occurs naturally (but only in relatively small amounts) in whole fat milk and butter, lard, beef, sheep, fish and fish derived oils; in some vegetables (e.g., cucumber cabbage); and in algae and seaweed.
Large cohort trials have shown that higher dietary intake of C15:0 are associated with a lower overall mortality and increased longevity.
C15:0 is available as a dietary supplement and a pre-clinical trial found that is was able to lower glucose, cholesterol, pro-inflammatory cytokines, as well as body weight in a mouse model of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Other Names:
PentadecanoylcarnitineC15 carnitine, pentadecanoylcarnitine, O-pentadecanoylcarnitine
IUPAC Name: 3-pentadecanoyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
Molecular Formula: C22H43NO4
Source–PubChem
Pentadecanoylcarnitine (PDC) Properties and Effects
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Pentadecanoylcarnitine (PDC) Receptor Binding
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