gamma-Linolenic Acid

An omega-6 fatty acid produced in the body as the delta 6-desaturase metabolite of linoleic acid. It is converted to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, a biosynthetic precursor of monoenoic prostaglandins such as PGE1. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

Also Known As:

Gamolenic Acid; gamma-Linolenic Acid, Ammonium Salt; gamma-Linolenic Acid, Cerium Salt; gamma-Linolenic Acid, Indium Salt; gamma-Linolenic Acid, Lithium Salt; gamma-Linolenic Acid, Potassium Salt; gamma-Linolenic Acid, Sodium Salt; gamma-Linolenic Acid, Zinc Salt; Acid, Gamolenic; Acid, gamma-Linolenic; gamma Linolenic Acid; gamma Linolenic Acid, Ammonium Salt; gamma Linolenic Acid, Cerium Salt; gamma Linolenic Acid, Indium Salt; gamma Linolenic Acid, Lithium Salt; gamma Linolenic Acid, Potassium Salt; gamma Linolenic Acid, Sodium Salt; gamma Linolenic Acid, Zinc Salt; 6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-

Lipids: 114793
- Fatty Acids: 27405
  - Unsaturated Fatty Acids: 8236
    - Essential Fatty Acids: 734
      - Linolenic Acids: 96
        gamma-Linolenic Acid: 351
    - Omega-6 Fatty Acids: 555
      - gamma-Linolenic Acid: 351

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