Details of the Metabolic Reaction (MR)

General Information of This Metabolic Reaction (MR) (ID: MR006389)
Formula
SVG example
Elongation
Reactant Gamma-Linolenic acid Product Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid
Reactant Info Product Info
Metabolic Enzyme Elongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 5 (ELOVL5) DME Info
Metabolic Type Other reaction - Elongation
Other MR(s) Related to The Product of This MR
Other MR(s) That Metabolize The Produtc of This MR
MR ID Reactant Product MR Type Related Drug REF
MR007209 Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid 15-HETrE Oxidation - Cyclooxygenation Gamma-linolenic acid [1]
MR007207 Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid Arachidonic Acid Other reaction - Delta-5-desaturation Gamma-linolenic acid [1]
MR007210 Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid Prostaglandin E1 Unclear Gamma-linolenic acid [1]
MR006390 Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid Arachidonic acid Multi-steps Reaction - Elongation; desaturation Omega-6-FA [2]
References
1 Gamma-linolenic acid, Dihommo-gamma linolenic, Eicosanoids and Inflammatory Processes
2 Health implications of high dietary omega-6 polyunsaturated Fatty acids. J Nutr Metab. 2012;2012:539426.

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