Eicosadienoic Acid (8Z,14Z) (CAS 135498-07-6)

Eicosadienoic Acid (8Z,14Z), cataloged under the CAS number 135498-07-6, is an unsaturated fatty acid characterized by having 20 carbon atoms and two double bonds located at the 8th and 14th positions in the cis configuration. This specific structure classifies it within the family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are crucial components in cellular lipid metabolism and membrane architecture. The double bonds in eicosadienoic acid influence its fluidity and integration into cell membranes, affecting the membrane′s properties such as fluidity, flexibility, and the function of embedded proteins and signaling pathways. In research, eicosadienoic acid has been utilized to understand the role of fatty acids in modulating membrane dynamics and in the production of signaling molecules that govern various cellular processes. Its involvement in the synthesis of lipid mediators and its potential impact on the regulation of gene expression are areas of particular interest. By studying eicosadienoic acid, researchers aim to explain the broader physiological roles of unsaturated fatty acids in maintaining cellular homeostasis, influence on metabolic pathways, and their overall impact on the biophysical properties of cell membranes. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of lipid biochemistry and the complex network of lipid-mediated cellular regulation.