omega-6 fatty acid
C58425
concept
An omega-6 fatty acid is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid characterized by its first double bond occurring at the sixth carbon from the methyl (omega) end of the carbon chain, commonly found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds and involved in inflammation and cell signaling.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| long-chain fatty acid | 1 |
| polyunsaturated fatty acid | 1 |
Instances (1)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| ARA | polyunsaturated fatty acid |