Description
Eicosatrienoic acid accumulates in the tissues of animals fed diets deficient in both ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids. It can be converted to 3-series cysteinyl-leukotrienes but cannot serve as a COX substrate.{4349} The kidneys from essential fatty acid deficient rats are less immunogenic when transplanted, and the metabolites of eicosatrienoic acid are believed to play a role in altering the immune status of these organs.{712}
Formal name: 5Z,8Z,11Z-eicosatrienoic acid
Synonyms: Mead Acid
Molecular weight: 306.5
CAS: 20590-32-3
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A solution in ethanol