Arachidonic

Description

Arachidonic Acid

Product Overview

Arachidonic Acid Capsules contain arachidonic acid (ARA), an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid. In biological systems, ARA can be found in membrane phospholipids. When released from cell membranes, ARA may serve as a precursor for several biologically active molecules, including prostaglandins and leukotrienes, which participate in cellular signaling related to immune responses and tissue regulation.

PureRawz supplies Arachidonic Acid capsules strictly for laboratory and scientific research purposes. 

Property	Value
Compound Name	Arachidonic Acid
Molecular Formula	C20H32O2
Molecular Weight	304.5 g/mol
Carbon Structure	20-carbon fatty acid with four double bonds
Synonyms	arachidonic acid 506-32-1 (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid (all-Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid cis-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid
CIUPAC Name	(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid

Research Applications of Arachidonic Acid

• Because of its role in cellular signaling systems and lipid mediator pathways, arachidonic acid has been carefully studied in biochemical and physiological studies.
• It can be used in the analysis of cell signaling pathways, lipid metabolism, and membrane composition.
• ARA serves as a precursor molecule for eicosanoids, including prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
• There are experimental models that investigate how lipid mediators influence skeletal muscle cell signaling and tissue responses.
• ARA is present in neuronal membrane phospholipids and is sometimes studied in brain lipid metabolism and neural signaling processes.
• Arachidonic acid is often used in analyzing membrane composition, lipid metabolism, and cell signaling mechanisms.

Working Mechanism

Phospholipids in the cell membrane store arachidonic acid. When cells acquire certain biochemical signals, enzymes like phospholipase A2 may release ARA.

Eicosanoid Formation

Arachidonic acid can be broken down by several enzyme processes after it is released:

• Cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway – are produced by the cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway.
• Lipoxygenase (LOX) pathway – are produced by the lipoxygenase (LOX) pathway.

These lipid mediators function as signaling molecules in many cellular processes studied in laboratory environments.

Eicosanoid molecules derived from arachidonic acid are involved in communication between cells during immune responses, inflammatory signaling, and tissue regulation.

Because of these roles, arachidonic acid is commonly used in experimental research examining biochemical signaling pathways.

Why Buy Arachidonic Acid Capsules at PureRawz

PureRawz is one of the best suppliers of top-quality Arachidonic Acid. They supply this research compound through only third-party analytical testing. Along with the other research-grade materials. All products are clearly labeled, and packaging is safely packed.

ATTENTION: All our products are for LABORATORY AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, not for veterinary or human use.

Disclaimer

All experimental work should follow appropriate institutional research standards, including oversight by IRB or IACUC where applicable. Researchers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulations governing laboratory chemicals and research materials. Reach out to support@staging.purerawz.co for more information.

Reference

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Spector, A. A., & Kim, H. Y. (2015). Discovery of essential fatty acids. Journal of Lipid Research, 56(1), 11 21.