Saturday, March 5, 2011

Arachidonic Acid

Arachidonic Acid: It is a 20-carbon fatty acid, usually essential in nutrients, and is the primary precursor of prostaglandins and related compounds. It is present as a component of the phospholipids of cell membranes. Enzyme Phospholipase A2 causes the release of free Arachidonic acid.

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