Improved Synthesis of the Epoxy Isoprostane Phospholipid PEIPC and Its Reactivity with Amines.

An improved synthesis of the naturally occurring hydroxy ketone 1-palmitoyl-2-(5,6)-epoxyisoprostane E2-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (PEIPC) 1, a compound that plays a role in endothelial activation...