NcPA®: Natural form of cyclic lysophosphatidic acid (cPA).
- Kimiko Murobushi, Professor Emeritus at Ochanomizu University, discovered in 1985 an “unknown bioactive substance” from a fungal slime mold.
- Phospholipids with a cyclic structure and single-chain fattyacids.
- It has been found to exist at low concentrations of about 0.1 μM (40 ng/mL) in higher organisms and human serum, and has a molecular weight of about 400.
- Ingredients that are present in the body and perform various functions.
- Present in serum and brain of animals, including cattle, fish, and humans.
- Most likely a substance that regulates the functioning of cells.
- As an organ, the brain contains the highest concentration.
Expected to play an important role in neural function.