| Bioactivity | Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA; all-cis-8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic acid) sodium is a 20-carbon ω-6 fatty acid, with anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities. Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (sodium) attenuates atherosclerosis in the apolipoprotein E deficient mouse model system[1][2][3]. |
| Name | Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid sodium |
| CAS | 65881-87-0 |
| Formula | C20H33NaO2 |
| Molar Mass | 328.46 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Wang X, et al. Multiple roles of dihomo-γ-linolenic acid against proliferation diseases. Lipids Health Dis. 2012 Feb 14;11:25. [2]. Gallagher H, et al. Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid inhibits several key cellular processes associated with atherosclerosis. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis. 2019 Sep 1;1865(9):2538-2550. [3]. Gallagher H, et al. Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid inhibits several key cellular processes associated with atherosclerosis. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis. 2019 Sep 1;1865(9):2538-2550. |