Product Description
| Cat Number | HY-N7833 |
|---|---|
| Category | Biochemical Assay Reagent |
| Pack Size | 1 EA |
| Description | Heneicosapentaenoic Acid (HPA) is a 21:5 omega-3 fatty acid found in trace amounts in the green alga B. pennata and in fish oils. Its chemical composition is similar to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), except that a carbon is extended at the carboxy terminus, placing the first double bond at the δ6 position. HPA can be used to study the importance of double bond position in omega-3 fatty acids. It incorporates phospholipids and triacylglycerols in vivo with the same efficiency as EPA and docosahexaenoic acid, and exhibits a strong inhibitory effect on the synthesis of arachidonic acid from linoleic acid. HPA is a poor substrate for prostaglandin H synthase (PGHS) (cyclooxygenase) and 5-lipoxygenase, but retains the ability to rapidly inactivate PGHS. |
| Molecular Weight | 316.48 |
| Research Field | Others |
| Formula | C21H32O2 |
| Smiles | CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC(O)=O |
| Scientific Background | Others |
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| Note | The product is for research use only |
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