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monounsaturated fatty acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_25413

Definition

Any fatty acid with one double or triple bond in the fatty acid chain and singly bonded carbon atoms in the rest of the chain. MUFAs have positive effects on the cardiovascular system, and in diabetes treatment.

Alternative Names

  • monounsaturated fatty acids
  • MUFA
  • MUFAs

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:25413
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PMID:12936956

Additional References

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