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Arachidic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with important biological and industrial applications

Arachidic acid can be found in various natural sources, primarily in plant-based materials: Vegetable Oils, Cucumber seeds, Caraway seeds, Nuts, Gorgonian Coral, Edible Crabs

Khodadoust et al. 2014 Nat Prod Res. 28(8): 573-6
Moruf & Lawal-Are 2019 Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University 17(3): 396-401
Hamdoon & Ayad 2020 Plant Archives 20(Suppl 1): 1195-1200

Arachidic acid contributes to membrane stability and rigidity. It may protect against apoptosis by influencing ceramide activities. Research indicates that higher levels of arachidic acid a…