Epoxygenase metabolite of EPA

Epoxygenase metabolite of EPA

Epoxygenase metabolite of EPA

A racemic mixture of EPA derivatives

A racemic mixture of EPA derivatives

A racemic mixture of EPA derivatives

A racemic mixture of EPA derivatives

(±)9-HEPE is produced by non-enzymatic oxidation of EPA. It contains equal amounts of 9(S)-HEPE and 9(R)-HEPE. The biological activity of (±)9-HEPE has not been clearly documented.

(±)9-HETE is one of the six monohydroxy fatty acids produced by the non-enzymatic oxidation of arachidonic acid. The individual R and S isomers of racemic HETEs have been separated and identified using chiral phase HPLC. The racemic HETEs have been quantified as an index of lipid peroxidation using GC/MS.