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arachidonic acid
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arachidonic acid [ə¦rak·ə¦dan·ik ′as·əd]
(biochemistry)
C20H32O2An essential unsaturated fatty acid that is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.


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The net proceeds from the sale of these securities will provide the Company with additional resources for the commercialization of its DHA - and arachidonic acids - containing oils for infant formula supplementation, capsules for the adult supplement market and other food products.
 
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