Arachidonic Acid, Sodium Salt, (all-Z)-Isomer

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Arachidonic Acid, Sodium Salt, (all-Z)-Isomer

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.