Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have profound effects on brain development
and function. Abnormalities of PUFA status have been implicated in neuropsychiatric …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) are present in breast milk and
play important roles in early infant development. A supply of these fatty acids in infant …

Biological membranes, primarily composed of lipids, envelop each living cell. The intricate
composition and organization of membrane lipids, including the variety of fatty acids they …

Research toward the mechanisms underlying obesity-linked complications has intensified
during the last years. As a consequence, it has become clear that metabolism and immunity …

Obesity and associated insulin resistance predispose individuals to develop chronic
metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Although these …

Background PUFAs are important molecules for membrane order and function; they can
modify inflammation-inducible cytokines production, eicosanoid production, plasma …

Long-distance running is an exhausting effort for the whole organism. Prolonged aerobic
exercise induces changes in inflammatory markers. However, predicting muscle damage in …

CD36 and two G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR), ie, GPR120 and GPR40, have been
implicated in the gustatory perception of dietary fats in rodents. These glycoproteins are …

There is some evidence to support the toxicity of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and
their oxidative products, suggesting their involvement in the pathogenesis of different …

Objectives Higher circulating omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) are associated with a lower
prevalence of anti-CCP antibodies and RF in subjects without RA. We examined whether, in …