gamma-linolenate; gamma-linolenic acid [C18:3w6]

Introduction

[C18:3w6]. Precursor to arachidonic acid.

Laboratory

• gamma-linolenate in erythrocytes
• gamma-linolenate in serum/plasma

More general terms

• linolenate; linolenic acid [C18:3]
• fatty acid, omega-6

Component of

• gamma linolenate/oenothera biennis
• borago officinalis/gamma linolenate

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=191395
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=519411