《英文msh词典》Sodium Arachidonate
[入口词] Sodium Arachidonate
[主题词] Arachidonic Acid
[英文释义] An unsaturated,essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver,brain,and glandular organs,and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins,thromboxanes,and leukotrienes.