Synonyms: HPA; Heneicosapentaenoic acid methyl ester
6,9,12,15,18-Heneicosapentaenoic acid (HPA) is a ∆5 desaturase inhibitor. 6,9,12,15,18-Heneicosapentaenoic acid serves as a weak substrate for Prostaglandin H synthase and 5-lipoxygenase, yet it inactivates Prostaglandin H synthase at a rate comparable to that of AA, EPA and DHA. 6,9,12,15,18-Heneicosapentaenoic acid is a weak inducer of Aacyl-CoA oxidase. 6,9,12,15,18-Heneicosapentaenoic acid incorporates into phospholipids and triacylglycerols in cell culture. 6,9,12,15,18-Heneicosapentaenoic acid can be used in research related to liver cancer .