About The Word Phytanic Acid
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Phytanic Acid
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What's The Definition Of Medical Term Phytanic Acid?
A 20-carbon branched chain fatty acid. In phytanic acid storage disease (REFSUM DISEASE) this lipid may comprise as much as 30% of the total fatty acids of the plasma. This is due to a phytanic acid alpha-hydroxylase deficiency.
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