《英文msh词典》Acid,Phytanic
[入口词] Acid,Phytanic
[主题词] Phytanic Acid
[英文释义] A 20-carbon branched chain fatty acid. In phytanic acid storage disease (REFSUM DISEASE) this lipid may comprise as much as 30% of the total fatty acids of the plasma. This is due to a phytanic acid alpha-hydroxylase deficiency.