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Any of various signalling molecules made by oxygenation of twenty-two-carbon essential fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid, including some resolvins and the docosatrienes.
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Docosanoid — In biochemistry, Docosanoids are signaling molecules made by oxygenation of twenty two carbon essential fatty acids, (EFAs), especially Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). They include some resolvins and the docosatrienes. Docosatrienes contain… … Wikipedia
Unoprostone isopropyl — is typically used as an ingredient in eyedrops used to treat glaucoma. Brand names include Rescla. Unoprostone isopropyl is a docosanoid, a structural analogue of an inactive biosynthetic cyclic derivative of arachidonic acid. Practically… … Wikipedia
Essential fatty acid interactions — For introductory details to this topic, including terminology and ω 3 / ω 6 nomenclature, see the main articles at Essential fatty acid and Eicosanoid. The actions of the ω 3 (Omega 3) and ω 6 (Omega 6) essential fatty acids (EFAs) are best… … Wikipedia
Neuroprotectin — D1 (NPD1) is a docosanoid derived from the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which is a component of fish oil and the most important omega 3 PUFA. NPD1 exerts potent anti inflammatory and anti apoptotic bioactivity at… … Wikipedia
