In 2010, the Mediterranean diet was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity. Olive oil is the most characteristic food of this diet due to its high …

Lymphocytes must adapt to a wide array of environmental stressors as part of their normal
development, during which they undergo a dramatic metabolic remodeling process …

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 …

Long-chain fatty acids are molecules that act as metabolic intermediates and constituents of
membranes; however, their novel role as signaling molecules in immune function has also …

Lipid metabolism plays a major role in the regulation of the immune system. Exogenous
(dietary and microbial-derived) and endogenous (non-microbial-derived) lipids play a direct …

T cells are among the most common cell types present in atherosclerotic plaques and are
increasingly being recognized as a central mediator in atherosclerosis development and …

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 …

Inflammation is a crucial step for the wound healing process. The effect of linoleic and oleic
acids on the inflammatory response of the skin during the healing process and on the …

The effects of oral ingestion of oleic (OLA) and linoleic (LNA) acids on wound healing in rats
were investigated. LNA increased the influx of inflammatory cells, the concentration of …