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linoleate; linoleic acid [C18:2w6]

[C18:2w6], cis-9,12 unsaturation Precursor to gamma-linolenic acid & arachidonic acid. The conversion of linoleic to arachidonic acid is generally very efficient. Clinical significance: - increased all-cause mortality from replacing saturated fat in diet with linoleic acid (omega-6) & increased cardiovascular mortality (RR = 1.70) [2] - diets high in linoliec acid may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease [3] Comparative biology: - soybean oil high in linoleic acid decreases endocannabinoids protective against inflammatory bowel disease in mice [4]

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molecular events

General

fatty acid, omega-6

Properties

COMPARTMENT: membrane SIZE: MW = 280.4 G/MOL

Database Correlations

PUBCHEM correlations

References

  1. Davis BC, Kris-Etherton PM. Achieving optimal essential fatty acid status in vegetarians: current knowledge and practical implications. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Sep;78(3 Suppl):640S-646S. Review. PMID: 12936959
  2. Ramsden CE et al Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis. BMJ 2013;346:e8707 PMID: 23386268 http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.e8707 - Calder PC Old study sheds new light on the fatty acids and cardiovascular health debate. BMJ 2013;346:f493 PMID: 23386269 http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f493
  3. Wood NJ High dietary intake of linoleic acid more than doubles the risk of ulcerative colitis. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 2010 7;65 https://www.nature.com/articles/nrgastro.2009.224
  4. Deol P et al Diet high in linoleic acid dysregulates the intestinal endocannabinoid system and increases susceptibility to colitis in Mice. Gut Microbes, 2023. Jan-Dec;15(1):2229945 July 3. PMID: 37400966 PMCID: PMC10321214 Free PMC article https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19490976.2023.2229945

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ascorbate/calcium carbonate/cholecalciferol/fatty acid omega 3/folic acid/linoleate/pyridoxine/vitamin e conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) linoleate/oenothera biennis