Several monoacetyldiglycerides were synthesized from glycerol in search fbr
new Ca2+ mobilizing agent in vitro. All monoacetyldiglycerides except lino
lenoyl and phenlycyclopropylcarbonyl derivatives showed activity toward Ca2
+ release in pancreatic acinar cells. Linoleoyl and docosahexaenoyl derivat
ives were chosen for further test and exhibited unique activity. (C) 1998 E
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