Description
15(S)-HEPE is a monohydroxy fatty acid. 15(S)-HEPE is biosynthesized from eicosapentaenoic acid (Item Nos.
90110 |
90110.1 |
21908) by 15-lipoxygenase (15-LO). Serum levels of 15(S)-HEPE are elevated in patients with asthma.
Definition
ChEBI: 15(S)-HEPE is a 15-HEPE that consists of (5Z,8Z,11Z,13E,17Z)-icosapentaenoic acid in which the 15-hydroxy group has S-configuration. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 15(S)-HEPE(1-). It is an enantiomer of a 15(R)-HEPE.