palmitoylethanolamide

English

Noun

palmitoylethanolamide (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) An endogenous fatty acid amide, belonging to the class of nuclear factor agonists, with anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, neuroprotective and anticonvulsant properties.

Synonyms

  • PEA (abbreviation)
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