Oleic Acid

lipid · cardiovascular · digestive · endocrine · Oral

Oleic Acid, a lipid. C18:1 n-9 monounsaturated fatty acid, the dominant fat in olive oil and human adipose tissue. Ligand for PPAR-alpha and FFAR1; associated with a…

C18:1 n-9 monounsaturated fatty acid, the dominant fat in olive oil and human adipose tissue. Ligand for PPAR-alpha and FFAR1; associated with a favorable LDL/HDL profile. Synthesized endogenously by SCD1 from stearic acid.