Structure. Eicosanoids belong to the fatty acyls. Their structure is based on eicosanoic acid, a twenty carbon atoms long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group. Eicosanoids, docosanoids, octadecanoids, and further lipid groups are collectively termed oxylipins. Their hydrocarbon chain features oxygen-containing substituents, they are oxidized fatty acyls. Typically, eicosanoids contain multiple double bonds. Function. Eicosanoids … Continue reading Eicosanoids