The design and synthesis of a photoaffinity ligand 26, targeted at the 5h-d
h, was accomplished. The synthesis was effected by two new synthetic routes
which focus on the omega-hydroxy 5-HETE derivative 12 as a pivotal synthon
. Preliminary results show ligand 26 to be an excellent substrate for the 5
h-dh. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.