13-Hydroxyoctadecadienoic Acid

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A monohydroxy fatty acid resulting from the oxidation of linoleic acid or 13-hydroperoxy-9,11-octadecadienoic acid (13-HpODE). 13-HODE may mediate physiological and pathological responses and is a potential biomarker of various human diseases, and could contribute to the progression of certain diseases.

**Synonyms:** - 13-HODE - 13-Hydroxy-9,11-Octadecadienoic Acid - 13-Lox - 9,11-Octadecadienoic Acid, 13-Hydroxy-