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<metabolite>
  <version>1.0</version>
  <creation_date>2016-10-03 18:40:48 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2020-06-04 20:34:00 UTC</update_date>
  <accession>BMDB0003073</accession>
  <secondary_accessions>
    <accession>BMDB03073</accession>
  </secondary_accessions>
  <name>Gamma-Linolenic acid</name>
  <description>Gamma-Linolenic acid, also known as 18:3 (N-6) or GLA, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as lineolic acids and derivatives. These are derivatives of lineolic acid. Lineolic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 18 carbon long fatty acid, with two CC double bonds at the 9- and 12-positions. Gamma-Linolenic acid is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral. Gamma-Linolenic acid exists in all living organisms, ranging from bacteria to humans. Gamma-Linolenic acid participates in a number of enzymatic reactions, within cattle. In particular, Gamma-Linolenic acid can be biosynthesized from linoleic acid; which is mediated by the enzyme fatty acid desaturase 2. In addition, Gamma-Linolenic acid can be converted into 8,11,14-eicosatrienoic acid; which is mediated by the enzyme elongation OF very long chain fatty acids protein 5. In cattle, Gamma-linolenic acid is involved in the metabolic pathway called the Alpha linolenic Acid and linoleic Acid metabolism pathway. Gamma-Linolenic acid has been found to be associated with several diseases known as colorectal cancer and lung cancer; also gamma-linolenic acid has been linked to the inborn metabolic disorders including isovaleric acidemia.</description>
  <synonyms>
    <synonym>(6,9,12)-Linolenic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>(6Z,9Z,12Z)-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>(Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>18:3 (N-6)</synonym>
    <synonym>6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>6-cis,9-cis,12-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>all-cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>C18:3 (N-6)</synonym>
    <synonym>C18:3, N-6,9,12 all-cis</synonym>
    <synonym>cis-Delta(6,9,12)-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>gamma-Linolensaeure</synonym>
    <synonym>Gamoleic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>Gamolenic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>GLA</synonym>
    <synonym>Octadeca-6,9,12-triensaeure</synonym>
    <synonym>(6,9,12)-Linolenate</synonym>
    <synonym>(6Z,9Z,12Z)-Octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>(Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>6,9,12-Octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>6-cis,9-cis,12-cis-Octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>all-cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>cis-delta(6,9,12)-Octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>cis-Δ(6,9,12)-octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>cis-Δ(6,9,12)-octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>g-Linolensaeure</synonym>
    <synonym>Γ-linolensaeure</synonym>
    <synonym>Gamoleate</synonym>
    <synonym>Gamolenate</synonym>
    <synonym>g-Linolenate</synonym>
    <synonym>g-Linolenic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>gamma-Linolenate</synonym>
    <synonym>Γ-linolenate</synonym>
    <synonym>Γ-linolenic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)-Octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>6,9,12-all-cis-Octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>6,9,12-all-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>6Z,9Z,12Z-Octadecatrienoate</synonym>
    <synonym>6Z,9Z,12Z-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>gamma-Llnolenic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>Ligla</synonym>
    <synonym>Acid, gamma-linolenic</synonym>
    <synonym>Acid, gamolenic</synonym>
    <synonym>gamma Linolenic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>FA(18:3(6Z,9Z,12Z))</synonym>
    <synonym>FA(18:3n6)</synonym>
    <synonym>Linolenate</synonym>
    <synonym>gamma-Linolenic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>(6Z,9Z,12Z)-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>(Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-Octatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
    <synonym>cis-6,cis-9,cis-12-Octadecatrienoic acid</synonym>
  </synonyms>
  <chemical_formula>C18H30O2</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>278.4296</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>278.224580204</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
  <iupac_name>(6Z,9Z,12Z)-octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid</iupac_name>
  <traditional_iupac>gamma linolenic acid</traditional_iupac>
  <cas_registry_number>506-26-3</cas_registry_number>
  <smiles>CCCCC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCCC(O)=O</smiles>
  <inchi>InChI=1S/C18H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h6-7,9-10,12-13H,2-5,8,11,14-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-</inchi>
  <inchikey>VZCCETWTMQHEPK-QNEBEIHSSA-N</inchikey>
  <taxonomy>
    <description> belongs to the class of organic compounds known as lineolic acids and derivatives. These are derivatives of lineolic acid. Lineolic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 18 carbon long fatty acid, with two CC double bonds at the 9- and 12-positions.</description>
    <kingdom>Organic compounds</kingdom>
    <super_class>Lipids and lipid-like molecules</super_class>
    <class>Fatty Acyls</class>
    <sub_class>Lineolic acids and derivatives</sub_class>
    <direct_parent>Lineolic acids and derivatives</direct_parent>
    <alternative_parents>
      <alternative_parent>Carbonyl compounds</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Carboxylic acids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Hydrocarbon derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Long-chain fatty acids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Organic oxides</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Straight chain fatty acids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Unsaturated fatty acids</alternative_parent>
    </alternative_parents>
    <substituents>
      <substituent>Aliphatic acyclic compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Carbonyl group</substituent>
      <substituent>Carboxylic acid</substituent>
      <substituent>Carboxylic acid derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>Fatty acid</substituent>
      <substituent>Hydrocarbon derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>Long-chain fatty acid</substituent>
      <substituent>Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives</substituent>
      <substituent>Octadecanoid</substituent>
      <substituent>Organic oxide</substituent>
      <substituent>Organic oxygen compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Organooxygen compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Straight chain fatty acid</substituent>
      <substituent>Unsaturated fatty acid</substituent>
    </substituents>
    <molecular_framework>Aliphatic acyclic compounds</molecular_framework>
    <external_descriptors>
      <external_descriptor>Polyunsaturated fatty acids</external_descriptor>
      <external_descriptor>Unsaturated fatty acids</external_descriptor>
      <external_descriptor>Unsaturated fatty acids</external_descriptor>
      <external_descriptor>linolenic acid</external_descriptor>
      <external_descriptor>omega-6 fatty acid</external_descriptor>
    </external_descriptors>
  </taxonomy>
  <experimental_properties>
    <state>Liquid</state>
  </experimental_properties>
  <predicted_properties>
    <property>
      <kind>logp</kind>
      <value>6.59</value>
      <source>ALOGPS</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>logs</kind>
      <value>-6.04</value>
      <source>ALOGPS</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>logp</kind>
      <value>6.06</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>pka_strongest_acidic</kind>
      <value>4.92</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>iupac</kind>
      <value>(6Z,9Z,12Z)-octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>average_mass</kind>
      <value>278.4296</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>mono_mass</kind>
      <value>278.224580204</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>smiles</kind>
      <value>CCCCC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCCC(O)=O</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>formula</kind>
      <value>C18H30O2</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>inchi</kind>
      <value>InChI=1S/C18H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h6-7,9-10,12-13H,2-5,8,11,14-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>inchikey</kind>
      <value>VZCCETWTMQHEPK-QNEBEIHSSA-N</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>polar_surface_area</kind>
      <value>37.3</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>refractivity</kind>
      <value>89.64</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>polarizability</kind>
      <value>33.8</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>rotatable_bond_count</kind>
      <value>13</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>acceptor_count</kind>
      <value>2</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>donor_count</kind>
      <value>1</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>physiological_charge</kind>
      <value>-1</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>formal_charge</kind>
      <value>0</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>number_of_rings</kind>
      <value>0</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>bioavailability</kind>
      <value>0</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>rule_of_five</kind>
      <value>Yes</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>ghose_filter</kind>
      <value>Yes</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>veber_rule</kind>
      <value>Yes</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
    <property>
      <kind>mddr_like_rule</kind>
      <value>Yes</value>
      <source>ChemAxon</source>
    </property>
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    <concentration>
      <biospecimen>Adipose Tissue</biospecimen>
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      <concentration_units/>
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        <reference>
          <reference_text>Wishart DS, Feunang YD, Marcu A, Guo AC, Liang K, Vazquez-Fresno R, Sajed T, Johnson D, Li C, Karu N, Sayeeda Z, Lo E, Assempour N, Berjanskii M, Singhal S, Arndt D, Liang Y, Badran H, Grant J, Serra-Cayuela A, Liu Y, Mandal R, Neveu V, Pon A, Knox C, Wilson M, Manach C, Scalbert A: HMDB 4.0: the human metabolome database for 2018. Nucleic Acids Res. 2018 Jan 4;46(D1):D608-D617. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkx1089.</reference_text>
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      <biospecimen>Epidermis</biospecimen>
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          <reference_text>Wishart DS, Feunang YD, Marcu A, Guo AC, Liang K, Vazquez-Fresno R, Sajed T, Johnson D, Li C, Karu N, Sayeeda Z, Lo E, Assempour N, Berjanskii M, Singhal S, Arndt D, Liang Y, Badran H, Grant J, Serra-Cayuela A, Liu Y, Mandal R, Neveu V, Pon A, Knox C, Wilson M, Manach C, Scalbert A: HMDB 4.0: the human metabolome database for 2018. Nucleic Acids Res. 2018 Jan 4;46(D1):D608-D617. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkx1089.</reference_text>
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    <concentration>
      <biospecimen>Milk</biospecimen>
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      <concentration_units/>
      <comment>Whole milk</comment>
      <references>
        <reference>
          <reference_text>Jensen RG: The composition of bovine milk lipids: January 1995 to December 2000. J Dairy Sci. 2002 Feb;85(2):295-350. doi: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(02)74079-4.</reference_text>
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      <concentration_units>uM</concentration_units>
      <comment>The samples were collected from crossbred Holstein × Normande dairy cows, Montbéliarde cattles and Prim'Holstein. The fat content was estimated by MIR spectrometry. This the calibration set of samples</comment>
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        <reference>
          <reference_text>M. Ferrand et al. Determination of fatty acid profile in cow's milk using mid-infrared spectrometry: Interest of applying a variable selection by genetic algorithms before a PLS regression. Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems 106 (2011) 183?189</reference_text>
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    <concentration>
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      <concentration_units>uM</concentration_units>
      <comment>The samples were collected from crossbred Holstein × Normande dairy cows, Montbéliarde cattles and Prim'Holstein. The fat content was estimated by MIR spectrometry. This the validation set of samples</comment>
      <references>
        <reference>
          <reference_text>M. Ferrand et al. Determination of fatty acid profile in cow's milk using mid-infrared spectrometry: Interest of applying a variable selection by genetic algorithms before a PLS regression. Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems 106 (2011) 183?189</reference_text>
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    <concentration>
      <biospecimen>Oocyte</biospecimen>
      <concentration_value/>
      <concentration_units/>
      <comment>Detected by CP9010 autosampler onto a capillary column within a CP9001 gas chromatograph in slaughtered cow ovaries.</comment>
      <references>
        <reference>
          <reference_text>McEvoy TG, Coull GD, Broadbent PJ, Hutchinson JS, Speake BK: Fatty acid composition of lipids in immature cattle, pig and sheep oocytes with intact zona pellucida. J Reprod Fertil. 2000 Jan;118(1):163-70.</reference_text>
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    <concentration>
      <biospecimen>Placenta</biospecimen>
      <concentration_value/>
      <concentration_units/>
      <references>
        <reference>
          <reference_text>Wishart DS, Feunang YD, Marcu A, Guo AC, Liang K, Vazquez-Fresno R, Sajed T, Johnson D, Li C, Karu N, Sayeeda Z, Lo E, Assempour N, Berjanskii M, Singhal S, Arndt D, Liang Y, Badran H, Grant J, Serra-Cayuela A, Liu Y, Mandal R, Neveu V, Pon A, Knox C, Wilson M, Manach C, Scalbert A: HMDB 4.0: the human metabolome database for 2018. Nucleic Acids Res. 2018 Jan 4;46(D1):D608-D617. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkx1089.</reference_text>
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    <concentration>
      <biospecimen>Platelet</biospecimen>
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      <concentration_units/>
      <references>
        <reference>
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  <drugbank_id>DB13854</drugbank_id>
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  <pubchem_compound_id>5280933</pubchem_compound_id>
  <chebi_id>28661</chebi_id>
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  <meta_cyc_id>CPD-8117</meta_cyc_id>
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  <knapsack_id>C00001226</knapsack_id>
  <bigg_id>48234</bigg_id>
  <wikipedia_id>Gamma-Linolenic_acid</wikipedia_id>
  <metlin_id>386</metlin_id>
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    </reference>
  </general_references>
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      <protein_accession>BMDBP00001</protein_accession>
      <name>Acyl-CoA 6-desaturase</name>
      <uniprot_id>A4FV48</uniprot_id>
      <gene_name>FADS2</gene_name>
      <protein_type>Enzyme</protein_type>
    </protein>
    <protein>
      <protein_accession>BMDBP02859</protein_accession>
      <name>Elongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 5</name>
      <uniprot_id>Q2KJD9</uniprot_id>
      <gene_name>ELOVL5</gene_name>
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