Lipid

gamma-Linolenic Acid

AMW:CHEM:100090

An omega-6 fatty acid produced in the body as the delta 6-desaturase metabolite of linoleic acid. It is converted to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, a biosynthetic precursor of monoenoic prostaglandins such as PGE1. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

Biochemistry biochemical

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gamma-Linolenic Acid has parent Fatty Acids, Omega-6

gamma-Linolenic Acid has parent Linolenic Acids

gamma-Linolenic Acid member of drug class Antioxidant

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class10 · Lipids

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Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

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Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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