10-Nitrooleate

10-Nitrooleate is an endogenous, lipid-derived signaling molecule which functions as a potent ligand for PPARγ. It is known that this ligand activates the PPARγ receptor 7-fold at concentrations of 1 μM. Studies demonstrate that 10-nitrooleate is found in human plasma in the free acid form and can be esterified in phospholipids. In addition, 10-nitrooleate can release nitric oxide (NO) via decomposition or metabolism. Furthermore, 10-nitrooleate can effectively promote differentiation of preadipocytes at higher concentrations.