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polyunsaturated fatty acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_26208

Definition

Any fatty acid containing more than one double bond. Acids in this group are reported to have cardioprotective effects; and levels are lowered in chronic fatigue syndrome.

Alternative Names

  • polyunsaturated fatty acids
  • PUFA
  • PUFAs

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:26208
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
PMID:17891522

Additional References

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