期刊
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
卷 11, 期 -, 页码 23-32出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2018.03.005
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Arachidonic acid; Delta desaturases; Lipo- and cyclo-oxygenases; Eicosanoids; Endocannabinoids; Isoprostanes
Arachidonic acid (AA), a 20 carbon chain polyunsaturated fatty acid with 4 double bonds, is an integral constituent of biological cell membrane, conferring it with fluidity and flexibility. The four double bonds of AA predispose it to oxygenation that leads to a plethora of metabolites of considerable importance for the proper function of the immune system, promotion of allergies and inflammation, resolving of inflammation, mood, and appetite. The present review presents an illustrated synopsis of AA metabolism, corroborating the instrumental importance of AA derivatives for health and well-being. It provides a comprehensive outline on AA metabolic pathways, enzymes and signaling cascades, in order to develop new perspectives in disease treatment and diagnosis. (C) 2018 Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Cairo University.
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