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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)-
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1. Das, Undurti N: 12 articles (07/2020 - 07/2002)
2. Colquhoun, Alison: 5 articles (10/2020 - 08/2003)
3. Singer, Pierre: 5 articles (03/2015 - 04/2006)
4. Ziboh, Vincent A: 5 articles (04/2006 - 11/2002)
5. Cohen, Jonathan: 4 articles (03/2015 - 04/2006)
6. Pham, Hung: 4 articles (04/2006 - 11/2002)
7. Colomer, Ramon: 4 articles (01/2005 - 04/2002)
8. Cooper, A J: 4 articles (02/2004 - 03/2002)
9. Kaithwas, Gaurav: 3 articles (07/2020 - 05/2017)
10. Roy, Subhadeep: 3 articles (07/2020 - 05/2017)

Related Diseases

1. Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema)
2. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
3. Mastodynia
4. Pain (Aches)
5. Neoplasms (Cancer)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Eicosapentaenoic Acid
2. Antioxidants
3. evening primrose oil
4. Docosahexaenoic Acids
5. Meglumine
6. borage oil
7. Fish Oils
8. Linoleic Acid (Linoleate)
9. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
10. alpha-Linolenic Acid (Linolenic Acid)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Enteral Nutrition (Feeding, Tube)
3. Infusion Pumps (Infusion Pump)
4. Free Tissue Flaps
5. Chemoprevention