Countless times each day, the acute inflammatory response protects us from invading
microbes, injuries, and insults from within, as in surgery-induced tissue injury. These …

Inflammation is an essential mechanism of various diseases. The development and
resolution of inflammation are complex immune-modulation processes which induce the …

Specialized pro-resolving mediator (s)(SPMs) are produced from the endogenous ω-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic …

Asthma is one of the most important medical and social problems of our time due to the
prevalence and the complexity of its treatment. Chronic inflammation that is characteristic of …

Inflammation and oxidative stress play major roles in healthy and pathological pregnancy.
Environmental exposure to chemical pollutants may adversely affect maternal and fetal …

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy plays a significant role in growth and development of
the placenta and influencing pregnancy outcome. Suboptimal nutritional status during early …

The scientific background of perinatal pathology, regarding both mother and offspring, from
the lipidomic perspective, has highlighted the possibility of identifying new, promising …

Inflammation and resolution are highly programmed processes involving a plethora of
immune cells. Lipid mediators synthesized from arachidonic acid metabolism play a pivotal …

Long chain fatty acids, namely omega-3 and omega-6, are essential fatty acids and are
necessary for proper pregnancy progression and fetal growth and development. Maternal …

Low vitamin A (VA) status is common among lactating women in low-income countries.
Lactation has substantial effects on mother's metabolism and VA is required in multiple …