Description
General description
Arachidonic acid (ARA) is a polyunsaturated ω-6 fatty acid. It contains 20-carbon fatty acid chain along with four methylene- interrupted cis double bonds. ARA is present abundantly in phospholipids of cell membranes. It can be acquired from dietary sources.
Application
Arachidonic acid-d11 has been used in sobetiramides (Sob-AM2) quantification by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Arachidonic acid (ARA) governs the cell membrane fluidity and ion channels activity. Accumulation of free ARA leads to cytotoxicity followed by cell death.
Packaging
5 mL Amber Screw Cap Bottle with Foil Bag Argon Overseal (861810E-1mg)
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