Arachidic Acid
Description
Arachidic Acid is a type of Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acid with a carbon chain length of 20 (C20:0) and a melting point of 75º C.
Arachidic Acid normally comprises less than 0.5% of total fasting Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids.
These Substances Enhance the Function of Arachidic Acid
Enzymes
Elongase catalyzes the conversion of Stearic Acid to Arachidic Acid.
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