Biosynthesis of LTA3 occurs from 5,8,11-eicosatrienoic acid via the 5-LO pathway1 and it is the putative intermediate in the biosynthesis of 3-series leukotrienes. LTA3 as a free acid is highly unstable. The methyl ester is stable and can be readily hydrolyzed to the free acid as needed.
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Jakschik, B.A., Morrison, A.R., and Sprecher, H. Products derived from 5,8,11-eicosatrienoic acid by the 5-lipoxygenase-leukotriene pathway. J Biol Chem25812797-12800(1983).
Jakschik, B.A., Morrison, A.R., and Sprecher, H. Products derived from 5,8,11-eicosatrienoic acid by the 5-lipoxygenase-leukotriene pathway. J Biol Chem25812797-12800(1983).
Leukotriene A3 methyl ester is available in the following screening
library: