Gamma-Linolenic acid
γ-Linolenic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid synthesized from linoleic acid (LA) by the enzyme delta-6-desaturase. Research on hepatocellular cell lines has shown γ-Linolenic Acid to have induced reactive oxygen species generation including lipid peroxidation cell growth inhibition and heme oxygenase-1 production for antioxidant protection against oxidative stress. Further experiments have noted that γ-Linolenic acid inhibits inflammatory responses through inactivation of NFκB and activator protein-1 by suppressed oxidative stress.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
506-26-3
Product Name Alternative
γ-Linolenic acid | gamolenic acid
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO:10 mM
Smiles
CCCCC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCCC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C18H30O2
Molecular Weight
278.43
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
(6Z9Z12Z) -octadeca-6912-trienoic acid
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