Synthesis and use of omega-3 and omega 6 very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (VLC-PUFA)

摘要

The invention provides methods of synthesizing omega-3 and omega-6 very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (VLC-PUFAs, C28-C42:4, 5 and 6), analogs and derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing these isolated VLC-PUFA compounds and therapeutic uses therefor.