The MAs and the total extractable lipids were extracted and analyzed as described previously16 (link), except that the (HP)TLC plates for MAME separation were developed in ether/diethyl ether (9:1, v/v, five runs). Purification of MAMEs and compound Z was performed by preparative TLC using silica gel 60 plates (Merck) developed in the above eluent; the compounds were then scraped off and extracted from silica gel three times with diethyl ether.
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