Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

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Size Price Qty
100mg
$80.00
250mg
$145.00
Catalog Number : 6215455

description

Docosahexaenoic acid is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that is the primary structural component of the nervous system, skin, testicles and retina. Among its functions are to modulate the carrier-mediated transport of glycine, taurine, and choline and its deficiency is linked with neural cell death and cognitive decline. It is reported to be a ligand for the retinoid X receptor (RXR) in mouse brain tissue.

Additional Information

Applications:
FA
Synonyms:
Docosahexaenoate
Formulation:
Ethanol Solution
Chemical Name:
(4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoic acid
Molecular Formula:

C22H32O2

Molecular Weight:
328.5
CAS Number
6217-54-5
Purity:
≥98%
Storage Conditions:
Product should be kept at -20°C.
References:

de Urquiza, A. M., Liu, S., Sjöberg, M., Zetterström, R. H., Griffiths, W., Sjövall, J., & Perlmann, T. (2000). Docosahexaenoic acid, a ligand for the retinoid X receptor in mouse brain. Science290(5499), 2140-2144.

Salem Jr, N., Litman, B., Kim, H. Y., & Gawrisch, K. (2001). Mechanisms of action of docosahexaenoic acid in the nervous system. Lipids36(9), 945-959.

Corey, E. J., Shih, C., & Cashman, J. R. (1983). Docosahexaenoic acid is a strong inhibitor of prostaglandin but not leukotriene biosynthesis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences80(12), 3581-3584.

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