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Lipids of Biological Significance (KING) Flashcards

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OMEGA 6 PUFA

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Linoleic acid

Arachidonic acid

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Unique complex lipid of the plasmalogen family

Functions in HYPERSENSITIVITY, ACUTE INFLAMMATORY REACTIONS AND ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK by increased vasopermeability, vasodilation and bronchoconstriction

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PLATELET ACTIVATING FACTOR (PAF)

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OMEGA-3 PUFA

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alpha linolenic acid (ALA)
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
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OMEGA 9 MUFA

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Oleic Acid

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Omega 3 PUFAs (DHA and EPA) are precursors of

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RESOLVINS

DHA - D resolvins
EPA - E resolvins

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