1.14.19.3	diagnostics	higher delta-6-desaturase activity is associated with a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome	745488	
1.14.19.3	drug development	the enzyme is a biological target for the discovery and development of pharmaceuticals to treat atherosclerosis	689837	
1.14.19.3	nutrition	evaluating D6D activity in preterm infants is important for better nutritional management	746355	
1.14.19.3	synthesis	DELTA 6-fatty acid desaturase is used in the synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids from microorganisms to higher animals, including arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid	714577	
1.14.19.3	synthesis	Oenothera biennis is grown commercially for gamma-linolenic acid production by the fatty acid DELTA6-desaturase enzymatic reaction	716909