Arachidic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid that has been found in peanut butter and anaerobic fungi. [1][2] It inhibits rabbit neutrophil aggregation induced by N-formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine when used at a concentration of 5 μM. [3] Formulations containing arachidic acid have been used as surfactants in the manufacture of soaps and cosmetics.
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