About The Medical Condition Arachidonic Acid
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Arachidonic Acid
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Arachidonic Acid?
An unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
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