Figure 5From: n-3 fatty acids, γ-linolenic acid, and antioxidants in sepsisBiosynthesis of neuroprotectin D 1 from docosahexaenoic acid. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) released from the cell membrane undergoes lipoxygenation and is then followed by epoxidation and hydrolysis to generate neuroprotectin D1 (or, simply, protectin D1).Back to article page