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Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Important polyunsaturated fatty acid found in fish oils. It serves as the precursor for the prostaglandin-3 and thromboxane-3 families. A diet rich in eicosapentaenoic acid lowers serum lipid concentration, reduces incidence of cardiovascular disorders, prevents platelet aggregation, and inhibits arachidonic acid conversion into the thromboxane-2 and prostaglandin-2 families.
Also Known As:
5,8,11,14,17-Icosapentaenoic Acid; Eicosapentanoic Acid; Timnodonic Acid; omega-3-Eicosapentaenoic Acid; Acid, Eicosapentanoic; omega 3 Eicosapentaenoic Acid; 5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic Acid; Icosapent
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1. Harris, William S: 36 articles (01/2021 - 01/2006)
2. Calder, Philip C: 28 articles (03/2022 - 04/2003)
3. Serhan, Charles N: 20 articles (02/2022 - 03/2005)
4. Arita, Makoto: 18 articles (01/2022 - 03/2005)
5. Das, Undurti N: 16 articles (01/2021 - 11/2004)
6. Hull, Mark A: 12 articles (06/2021 - 07/2010)
7. Tani, Shigemasa: 12 articles (11/2020 - 01/2013)
8. Geleijnse, Johanna M: 12 articles (01/2018 - 04/2006)
9. Su, Kuan-Pin: 11 articles (12/2020 - 03/2010)
10. Kromhout, Daan: 11 articles (01/2018 - 04/2007)

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Cardiovascular Diseases (Cardiovascular Disease)
3. Inflammation (Inflammations)
4. Schizophrenia (Dementia Praecox)
5. Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Docosahexaenoic Acids
2. Unsaturated Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids)
3. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
4. Fish Oils
5. Esters
6. Triglycerides (Triacylglycerol)
7. Arachidonic Acid (Vitamin F)
8. Antioxidants
9. gamma-Linolenic Acid
10. Phospholipids (Phosphatides)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Secondary Prevention
3. Oral Administration
4. Enteral Nutrition (Feeding, Tube)
5. Diet Therapy (Therapy, Diet)