Long chain acyl-CoA synthetase 6 facilitates the local distribution of di-docosahexaenoic acid- and ultra-long-chain-PUFA-containing phospholipids in the retina to support normal visual function in mice
FASEB J. 2023 Sep;37(9):e23151. doi: 10.1096/fj.202300976R. ABSTRACT Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and ultra-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (ULC-PUFAs) are uniquely enriched in membrane phospholipids of retinal photoreceptors....
Fatty acids and pregnancy-induced hypertension: a Mendelian randomization study
Lipids Health Dis. 2023 Aug 16;22(1):131. doi: 10.1186/s12944-023-01889-x. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: It is well known that pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) contributes significantly to the mortality rates of...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the omega-3 fatty acids effects on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)
Nutr Neurosci. 2023 Aug 17:1-11. doi: 10.1080/1028415X.2023.2245996. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3 FAs) have attracted the attention of researchers because...
Effects of Stigmasterol on 3-Chloropropane-1,2-diol Fatty Acid Esters and Aldehydes Formation in Heated Soybean Oil
J Agric Food Chem. 2023 Aug 16;71(32):12280-12288. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01584. Epub 2023 Aug 8. ABSTRACT In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of three soybean...
The Metabolic and Analytical Changes of Healthy Volunteers upon Intake of Portuguese Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Comparison Study between Pre- and Post-Intervention
Nutrients. 2023 Jul 28;15(15):3351. doi: 10.3390/nu15153351. ABSTRACT (1) Background: Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is studied mostly for its health benefits in preventing non-communicable chronic...
The Role and Mechanism of Perilla frutescens in Cancer Treatment
Molecules. 2023 Aug 4;28(15):5883. doi: 10.3390/molecules28155883. ABSTRACT Perilla frutescens is an annual herb of the Labiatae family and is widely grown in several countries in...
ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improve the Blood-Brain-Barrier Integrity in Contrast-Induced Blood-Brain-Barrier Injury in Uremic Mice
Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Jul 29;24(15):12168. doi: 10.3390/ijms241512168. ABSTRACT In patients with chronic kidney disease, the need for examinations using contrast media (CM) increases...
The Effects of a Low Linoleic Acid/α-Linolenic Acid Ratio on Lipid Metabolism and Endogenous Fatty Acid Distribution in Obese Mice
Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Jul 28;24(15):12117. doi: 10.3390/ijms241512117. ABSTRACT A reduced risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome has been observed in individuals with a...
Structured Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Enhances Motility and Promotes the Antioxidant Capacity of Aged C. elegans
Cells. 2023 Jul 26;12(15):1932. doi: 10.3390/cells12151932. ABSTRACT The human lifespan has increased over the past century; however, healthspans have not kept up with this trend,...
Does Pizza Consumption Favor an Improved Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Nutrients. 2023 Aug 4;15(15):3449. doi: 10.3390/nu15153449. ABSTRACT To our knowledge, no studies so far have investigated the role of pizza and its ingredients in modulating...
Maternal n-7 Unsaturated Fatty Acids Protect the Fetal Brain from Neuronal Degeneration in an Intrauterine Hyperglycemic Animal Model
Nutrients. 2023 Aug 3;15(15):3434. doi: 10.3390/nu15153434. ABSTRACT We previously reported that glycation induces insulin resistance in the hearts of newborn pups from a gestational diabetes...
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Postoperative Inflammatory Response: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Nutrients. 2023 Jul 31;15(15):3414. doi: 10.3390/nu15153414. ABSTRACT Initial evidence indicates that preoperatively initiated administration of omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) attenuates the postoperative inflammatory reaction. The...
Relevance of Dietary Supplement Use in Gastrointestinal-Cancer-Associated Cachexia
Nutrients. 2023 Jul 30;15(15):3391. doi: 10.3390/nu15153391. ABSTRACT Cancer cachexia is a multi-organ syndrome with unintentional weight loss, sarcopenia, and systemic inflammation. Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients...
Potential Clinical Applications of Pro-Resolving Lipids Mediators from Docosahexaenoic Acid
Nutrients. 2023 Jul 26;15(15):3317. doi: 10.3390/nu15153317. ABSTRACT Docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6n-3, DHA) is the precursor of specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs), such as resolvin, protectin, and...
The Effect of Dietary Components of the Mediterranean Diet on Food Allergies: A Systematic Review
Nutrients. 2023 Jul 25;15(15):3295. doi: 10.3390/nu15153295. ABSTRACT Allergies are a common and increasing health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. This increase is attributed to...