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1 Chemistry  





2 Biology  





3 Biosynthesis and cascade in humans  



3.1  PLA2 activation  





3.2  PLC activation  







4 In the body  



4.1  Cell membranes  





4.2  Brain  







5 Dietary supplement  





6 See also  





7 References  





8 External links  














Arachidonic acid






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Arachidonic acid
Structural formula of arachidonic acid
Names
Preferred IUPAC name

(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-Icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid[1]

Other names

5,8,11,14-all-cis-Eicosatetraenoic acid; all-cis-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid; Arachidonate

Identifiers

CAS Number

3D model (JSmol)

3DMet

Beilstein Reference

1713889
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
DrugBank
ECHA InfoCard 100.007.304 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 208-033-4

Gmelin Reference

58972

IUPHAR/BPS

KEGG
MeSH Arachidonic+acid

PubChem CID

RTECS number
  • CE6675000
UNII

CompTox Dashboard (EPA)

  • InChI=1S/C20H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22/h6-7,9-10,12-13,15-16H,2-5,8,11,14,17-19H2,1H3,(H,21,22) ☒N

    Key: YZXBAPSDXZZRGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N ☒N

  • InChI=1S/C20H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22/h6-7,9-10,12-13,15-16H,2-5,8,11,14,17-19H2,1H3,(H,21,22)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-,16-15-

  • Key: YZXBAPSDXZZRGB-DOFZRALJSA-N

  • CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCC(=O)O

Properties

Chemical formula

C20H32O2
Molar mass 304.474 g·mol−1
Density 0.922 g/cm3
Melting point −49 °C (−56 °F; 224 K)
Boiling point 169 to 171 °C (336 to 340 °F; 442 to 444 K) at 0.15 mmHg
log P 6.994
Acidity (pKa) 4.752
Hazards
GHS labelling:

Pictograms

GHS07: Exclamation mark

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335

Precautionary statements

P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P304+P312, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P322, P330, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P363, P403+P233, P405, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oilInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
1
1
0
Flash point 113 °C (235 °F; 386 K)
Related compounds

Related compounds

Eicosatetraenoic acid

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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Infobox references

Arachidonic acid (AA, sometimes ARA) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid 20:4(ω-6), or 20:4(5,8,11,14).[2][3] It is formed by biosynthesis from linoleic acid in the diet and occurs in animal fats. It is a precursor in the formation of leukotrienes, prostaglandins, and thromboxanes.[4]

Together with omega-3 fatty acids and other omega-6 fatty acids, arachidonic acid provides energy for body functions, contributes to cell membrane structure, and participates in the synthesis of eicosanoids, which have numerous roles in physiology as signaling molecules.[2][5]

Its name derives from the ancient Greek neologism arachis 'peanut', but peanut oil does not contain any arachidonic acid.[6]

Chemistry[edit]

Inchemical structure, arachidonic acid is a carboxylic acid with a 20-carbon chain and four cis-double bonds; the first double bond is located at the sixth carbon from the omega end.

Some chemistry sources define 'arachidonic acid' to designate any of the eicosatetraenoic acids. However, almost all writings in biology, medicine, and nutrition limit the term to all cis-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid.

Biology[edit]

Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid present in the phospholipids (especially phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine, and phosphatidylinositides) of membranes of the body's cells, and is abundant in the brain, muscles, and liver. Skeletal muscle is an especially active site of arachidonic acid retention, accounting for roughly 10–20% of the phospholipid fatty acid content typically.[7]

In addition to being involved in cellular signaling as a lipid second messenger involved in the regulation of signaling enzymes, such as PLC-γ, PLC-δ, and PKC-α, -β, and -γ isoforms, arachidonic acid is a key inflammatory intermediate and can also act as a vasodilator.[8] (Note separate synthetic pathways, as described in section below.)

Biosynthesis and cascade in humans[edit]

Eicosanoid synthesis

Arachidonic acid is freed from phospholipid by hydrolysis, catalyzed by the phospholipase A2 (PLA2).[8]

Arachidonic acid for signaling purposes appears to be derived by the action of group IVA cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2, 85 kDa), whereas inflammatory arachidonic acid is generated by the action of a low-molecular-weight secretory PLA2 (sPLA2, 14-18 kDa).[8]

Arachidonic acid is a precursor to a wide range of eicosanoids:

The production of these derivatives and their actions in the body are collectively known as the "arachidonic acid cascade"; see Essential fatty acid interactions and the enzyme and metabolite linkages given in the previous paragraph for more details.

PLA2 activation[edit]

PLA2, in turn, is activated by ligand binding to receptors, including:

Furthermore, any agent increasing intracellular calcium may cause activation of some forms of PLA2.[20]

PLC activation[edit]

Alternatively, arachidonic acid may be cleaved from phospholipids after phospholipase C (PLC) cleaves off the inositol trisphosphate group, yielding diacylglycerol (DAG), which subsequently is cleaved by DAG lipase to yield arachidonic acid.[19]

Receptors that activate this pathway include:

PLC may also be activated by MAP kinase. Activators of this pathway include PDGF and FGF.[20]

In the body[edit]

Cell membranes[edit]

Along with other omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, arachidonic acid contributes to the structure of cell membranes.[2] When incorporated into phospholipids, the omega fatty acids affect cell membrane properties, such as permeability and the activity of enzymes and cell-signaling mechanisms.[2]

Brain[edit]

Arachidonic acid, one of the most abundant fatty acids in the brain, is present in similar quantities to docosahexaenoic acid, with the two accounting for about 20% of brain fatty-acid content.[21] Arachidonic acid is involved in the early neurological development of infants.[22]

Dietary supplement[edit]

Arachidonic acid is marketed as a dietary supplement.[2][5] A 2019 review of clinical studies investigating the potential health effects of arachidonic acid supplementation of up to 1500 mg per day on human health found there were no clear benefits.[23] There were no adverse effects in adults of using high daily doses (1500 mg) of arachidonic acid on several biomarkersofblood chemistry, immune function, and inflammation.[23]

A 2009 review indicated that consumption of 5-10% of food energy from omega-6 fatty acids including arachidonic acid may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to lower intakes.[24] A 2014 meta-analysis of possible associations between heart disease risk and individual fatty acids reported a significantly reduced risk of heart disease with higher levels of EPA, DHA, and arachidonic acid.[25]

See also[edit]

  • Aspirin—inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme, preventing conversion of arachidonic acid to other signal molecules
  • Fish oil
  • Polyunsaturated fat
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