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The production pathways of DHA, EPA, and AA. (a) shows the process of generating GLA and AA from linoleic acid. (b) shows the process of EPA and DHA generation by ALA. AA is arachidonic acid. GLA is γ-linolenic acid. ALA is α-linolenic acid. EPA is eicosapntemacnioc acid. DHA is docosahexaenoic acid.
