Table 2 Plasma concentration of major unesterified fatty acids in 4, 12 and 24 month old rats
From: Selective remodeling of cardiolipin fatty acids in the aged rat heart
Fatty Acid | 4 Months (nmol/ml) | 12 Months (nmol/ml) | 24 Months (nmol/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
Palmitic acid (16:0) | 450 ± 85 | 396 ± 142 | 293 ± 162 |
Stearic acid (18:0) | 130 ± 17 | 112 ± 26 | 86 ± 23 * |
Oleic acid (18:1n-9) | 281 ± 75 | 291 ± 156 | 226 ± 148 |
Linoleic acid (18:2n-6) | 366 ± 94 | 397 ± 231 | 254 ± 135 |
Arachidonic acid (20:4n-6) | 69 ± 16 | 73 ± 33 | 56 ± 18 |
Docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3) | 20 ± 7 | 21 ± 10 | 16 ± 7 |