Description
9(Z),11(Z)-Conjugated linoleic acid is an isomer of linoleic acid that has been found in milk from cows and other animals. It is cytotoxic to Caco-2 human colon cancer cells (EC
50 = 446.1 μM) and induces changes in the miRNA profile, including an upregulation hsa-miR-146a-5p and downregulation of hsa-miR-32-5p, which is involved in apoptosis. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1248]
Uses
(9Z,11Z)-9,11-Octadecadienoic Acid, is a conjugated Linoleic Acid, a compound that has reported to exhibit anticarcinogenic activity. Linoleic Acid is an anti-inflammatory, acne reductive, and moisture retentive when applied topically on the skin. It is popular in the beauty products industry because of its beneficial properties on the skin.
Definition
ChEBI: 9Z,11Z-octadecadienoic acid is an octadecadienoic acid.
