Description
4(Z),7(Z),10(Z),13(Z),16(Z)-Nonadecapentaenoic acid methyl ester is the methyl ester of an unusual polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) generated during the synthesis of docosahexaenoic acid-d
5 . While the physiological properties of this compound are not known, dietary intake of n-3 long-chain PUFAs provides potential health benefits.
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References
1. Vaughan, V.C., Hassing, M.R., and Lewandowski, P.A.
Marine polyunsaturated fatty acids and cancer therapy Br. J. Cancer 108(3),486-492(2013).