Oxidized eicosatrienoic acid structure is based on eicosanoic acid. The chain contains three double bonds, from which their name derives. Oxidized eicosatrienoic acids may further encompass multiple hydroxy groups as well as other oxygen containing substituents.
The biological role of oxidized eicosatrienoic acids is mainly associated with blood vessel function. They modulate vascular tone and homeostasis. In vascular inflammation, they impact inflammatory signaling pathways and are also linked to the regulation of blood vessel formation and angiogenesis. However, some oxidized eicosatrienoic acids lipids act as inhibitors for these biological actions. Further, oxidized eicosatrienoic acids are biosynthetic precursors to some prostaglandin species.
Here you can read more about the analysis of oxidized eicosatrienoic acids performed at Lipotype:
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