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γ-Linolenic Acid (6c, 9c, 12c)

γ-Linolenic Acid (6c, 9c, 12c)

Product ID L3456
Cas No. 506-26-3
Purity ≥98%
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Description

γ-Linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid typically found in vegetable oils that exhibits antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-atherosclerotic properties. GLA is a precursor to prostaglandin E1 and eicosapentaenoic acid. This compound regulates insulin secretion through its natural agonist activity at peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs); it inhibits diabetes mellitus-induced albuminuria and increases in MCP-1. GLA may also have anticancer activity, as it alters generation of ROS, decreases production of TNF-α, and induces apoptosis in leukemia cells.

Product Info

Cas No.

506-26-3

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C18H30O2

Formula Wt.

278.43

IUPAC Name

(6Z,9Z,12Z)-octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid

Synonym

gamma-Linolenic acid, cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, GLA

Solubility

Soluble in methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in chloroform.

Appearance

Clear liquid/white solid

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

-80°C

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

L3456 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

L3456 Info Sheet PDF

References

Lai MC, Teng TH, Yang C. The Natural PPAR Agonist Linoleic Acid Stimulated Insulin Release in Rat Pancreas. J Vet Med Sci. 2013 Jul 5. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23832628.

Kim DH, Yoo TH, Lee SH, et al. Gamma linolenic acid exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects in diabetic nephropathy. Yonsei Med J. 2012 Nov 1;53(6):1165-75. PMID: 23074118.

Das UN. Tumoricidal and anti-angiogenic actions of gamma-linolenic acid and its derivatives. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2006 Dec;7(6):457-66. PMID: 17168663.

Kong X, Ge H, Hou L, et al. Induction of apoptosis in K562/ADM cells by gamma-linolenic acid involves lipid peroxidation and activation of caspase-3. Chem Biol Interact. 2006 Aug 25;162(2):140-8. PMID: 16857180.

Jung KC, Park CH, Hwang YH, et al. Fatty acids, inhibitors for the DNA binding of c-Myc/Max dimer, suppress proliferation and induce apoptosis of differentiated HL-60 human leukemia cell. Leukemia. 2006 Jan;20(1):122-7. PMID: 16281068.

Andreassi M, Forleo P, Di Lorio A, et al. Efficacy of gamma-linolenic acid in the treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis. J Int Med Res. 1997 Sep-Oct;25(5):266-74. PMID: 9364289.

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