phytanic acid

phy·tan·ic ac·id

(fī-tan'ik as'id), A branched-chain fatty acid that accumulates in the serum and tissues in Refsum disease and is attributed to the hereditary absence of phytanate α-oxidase; arises from phytol and acts as an inhibitor of the α-oxidation of palmitic (hexadecanoic) acid; it also accumulates in connection with some other disorders, notably peroxisomal types.

phytanic acid

(fī-tăn′ĭk)n. A fatty acid derived from phytol that is present in meat and dairy products from ruminants and accumulates in the serum and tissues of patients with Refsum disease.

单词	phytanic acid
释义	phytanic acid phy·tan·ic ac·id (fī-tan'ik as'id), A branched-chain fatty acid that accumulates in the serum and tissues in Refsum disease and is attributed to the hereditary absence of phytanate α-oxidase; arises from phytol and acts as an inhibitor of the α-oxidation of palmitic (hexadecanoic) acid; it also accumulates in connection with some other disorders, notably peroxisomal types. phytanic acid (fī-tăn′ĭk)n. A fatty acid derived from phytol that is present in meat and dairy products from ruminants and accumulates in the serum and tissues of patients with Refsum disease.
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