Heptadecanoic acid is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid (OCS-FA) with oral activity. It can inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis, demonstrating antitumor activity. This compound is associated with various diseases, including coronary heart disease, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. It is also a human endogenous metabolite.
- Acts as an odd-chain saturated fatty acid (OCS-FA)
- Exhibits oral activity
- Inhibits cell proliferation
- Induces apoptosis
- Demonstrates antitumor activity
- Associated with various diseases like coronary heart disease, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis
- Functions as a human endogenous metabolite