Description
(±)8-
HDHA is an autoxidation product of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
in vitro. It is also produced from incubations of DHA in rat liver, brain, and intestinal microsomes. (±)8-
HDHA is a potential marker of oxidative stress in brain and retina where DHA is an abundant polyunsaturated fatty acid.
Uses
(±)8-HDHA is an autoxidation product of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in vitro. It is also produced from incubations of DHA in rat liver, brain, and intestinal microsomes. (±)8-HDHA is a potential marker of oxidative stress in brain and retina where DHA is an abundant polyunsaturated fatty acid.
References
[1] VanRollins, et al. Autooxidation of docosahexaenoic acid: Analysis of ten isomers of hydroxydocosahexaenoate. J. Lipid Res. 25(5), 507-517 (1984).