Arachidonic acid in health and disease with focus on hypertension and diabetes mellitus: A review
Arachidonic acid (AA 20:4n-6) is an essential component of cell membranes and modulates cell membrane fluidity. AA is metabolized by cyclo-oxygenase (COX), lipoxygenase (LOX) and cytochrome P450 enzymes to form several metabolites that have important biological actions. Of all the actions, role of A...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Advanced Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123218300122 |