oxy-Arachidonoyl Ethanolamide

AEA acts as an endogenous mimic of ?9-THC, the psychotropic component of marijuana.{1134} oxy-AEA is the O-alkyl-N-acyl oxyhomologue of AEA. oxy-AEA is selective for the peripheral cannabinoid (CB2) receptor with Ki values of 0.47 and 0.081 µM for hCB1 and hCB2, respectively.{14122} In comparison, AEA has a greater affinity for the central cannabinoid (CB1) receptor with Ki values of 0.07 and 0.18 µM for hCB1 and hCB2, respectively. oxy-AEA is the first known fatty acid amide with a reversed CB1/CB2 affinity ratio.