Eicosapentaenoic Acid Protects against Palmitic Acid-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction via Activation of the AMPK/eNOS Pathway

Recent studies have shown that free fatty acids are associated with chronic inflammation, which may be involved in vascular injury. The intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can decrease cardiovascular disease risks, but the protective mechanisms of EPA on endothelial cells remain unclear. In this s...

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Main Authors: Che-Hsin Lee, Shin-Da Lee, Hsiu-Chung Ou, Su-Chuan Lai, Yu-Jung Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/15/6/10334