Docosatetraenoic Acid

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Description

Docosatetraenoic Acid is an endogenous Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (22:4w6) (22:4n6).

 

Docosatetraenoic Acid normally comprises 1.5% to 4.2% of total fasting Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids.

 

 View Adrenic Acid's Metabolic Pathway

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Docosatetraenoic Acid

Enzymes

 Elongase catalyzes the conversion of Arachidonic Acid to Docosatetraenoic Acid.

 

Chemical Data

Chemical Names

 DTA

 Docosatetraenoic Acid

 7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic Acid

 (all-Z)-7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic Acid

 all-cis-7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic Acid

 28874-58-0 (CAS Registry Number)

 

Molecular Formula

 C22H36O2

 

 

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