Description
(±)8-
HETE is one of the six monohydroxy fatty acids produced by the non-
enzymatic oxidation of arachidonic acid . The biological activity of (±)8-
HETE is likely to resemble that of its constituent enantiomers (8(R)-HETE and 8(S)-HETE ).
Uses
(±)8-HETE is one of the six monohydroxy fatty acids produced by the non-enzymatic oxidation of arachidonic acid . The biological activity of (±)8-HETE is likely to resemble that of its constituent enantiomers (8(R)-HETE ).[Cayman Chemical]
Definition
ChEBI: 8-HETE is an HETE having a 8-hydroxy group and (5Z)-, (9E)-, (11Z)- and (14Z)-double bonds. It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of an 8-HETE(1-).
