OBO ID: CHEBI:76244
Term Name: sapienic acid Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • (6Z)-hexadec-6-enoic acid
  • 16:1omega10
  • 6Z-hexadecenoic acid
  • cis-6-Hexadecenoic acid
Definition: A hexadecenoic acid in which the double bond is located at position 6 (the Z-geoisomer). A major component of human sebaceous lipids that is involved in skin self-sterilisation and atopic dermatitis amelioration.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available