# Is docosahexaenoic acid synthesis from α-linolenic acid sufficient to supply the adult brain?

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/is-docosahexaenoic-acid-synthesis-from-linolenic-acid-sufficient-to-supply-the/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Anthony F. Domenichiello,Alex P. Kitson,Richard P. Bazinet |
| Citations | 246 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.plipres.2015.04.002 |
| Fields | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Medicine,Nursing |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | hybrid |
| OA URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0163782715000223/pdf |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W414781422 |
| PMID | 25920364 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 2015 |

## Paper authors

- [Richard P. Bazinet](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-p-bazinet/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Fatty Acid Research and Health](https://scholariq.org/topics/fatty-acid-research-and-health/)

## Paper topics

- [Fatty Acid Research and Health](https://scholariq.org/topics/fatty-acid-research-and-health/)
- [Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis](https://scholariq.org/topics/lipid-metabolism-and-biosynthesis/)
- [Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism](https://scholariq.org/topics/cholesterol-and-lipid-metabolism/)

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