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... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Fatty Acids, Essential > Arachidonic Acids > Arachidonic Acid
... > Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Eicosanoids > Arachidonic Acids > Arachidonic Acid
... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Eicosanoids > Arachidonic Acids > Arachidonic Acid

Preferred term

Arachidonic Acid  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • (all-Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid
  • Vitamin F

Note

  • do not confuse with ARACHIDONIC ACIDS

Scope note

  • An unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.

History note

  • 92; was ARACHIDONIC ACID (NM) 1981-91

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016718

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