Diet-derived fatty acids (FAs) are essential sources of energy and fundamental structural
components of cells. They also play important roles in the modulation of immune responses …

Obesity plays relevant pathophysiological role in the development of health problems,
arising as result of complex interaction of genetic, nutritional, and metabolic factors. Due to …

Evidences in the last years have showed the effects of oleic acid (OA) in human health and
disease. Olive oil, rich in oleic acid, is supposed to present modulatory effects in a wide …

FOXP3+ Tregs rely on fatty acid β-oxidation–driven (FAO-driven) oxidative phosphorylation
(OXPHOS) for differentiation and function. Recent data demonstrate a role for Tregs in the …

Total parenteral nutrition is the final option for nutritional support of patients with severe
intestinal failure. Lipid emulsions constitute the main source of fuel calories and fatty acids …

Human breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infant growth and development.
Breast milk fats and their downstream derivatives of fatty acids and fatty acid-derived …

Introduction: Although n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been widely described as
antiinflammatory fats, little is known about the role of oleic acid in immune system. Aim: The …

Background Energy deficit is a common and serious problem in intensive care units and is
associated with increased rates of complications, length of stay, and mortality. Parenteral …

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 …

The kidnapping of the lipid metabolism of the host's cells by severe acute respiratory
syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) allows the virus to transform the cells into optimal machines for its …