linolenic acid

A two-membered subclass of octadecatrienoic acid comprising the (9Z,12Z,15Z)- and (6Z,9Z,12Z)-isomers. Linolenic acids are nutrients essential to the formation of prostaglandins and are also used in making paints and synthetic resins.

ChEBI ID: 25048

Members (2)

Member	Definition	Role
alpha-linolenic acid	A linolenic acid with cis-double bonds at positions 9, 12 and 15. Shown to have an antithrombotic effect.	alpha-linolenic acid
gamma-linolenic acid	A C18, omega-6 acid fatty acid comprising a linolenic acid having cis- double bonds at positions 6, 9 and 12.	gamma-linolenic acid

Research

Studies (4,281)

Timeframe	Studies, Drugs in This Class (%)	All Drugs %
pre-1990	399 (9.32)	18.7374
1990's	843 (19.69)	18.2507
2000's	1,209 (28.24)	29.6817
2010's	1,422 (33.22)	24.3611
2020's	408 (9.53)	2.80

Study Types

Publication Type	Studies, Drugs in This Class (%)	All Drugs (%)
Trials	509 (11.13%)	5.53%
Reviews	406 (8.87%)	6.00%
Case Studies	23 (0.50%)	4.05%
Observational	7 (0.15%)	0.25%
Other	3,630 (79.34%)	84.16%