Conversion of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and incorporation of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in cultured neural cells

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) in membrane phospholipids originates from dietary intake of preformed DHA and from conversion of its essential precursor α-linolenic acid (ALA, 18:3n-3). Cultured cells, especially nervous cells, are increasingly used to explore the uptake, metabolism and gene tra...

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Main Authors: Alessandri Jean-Marc, Langelier Bénédicte, Perruchot Marie-Hélène, Extier Audrey, Pifferi Fabien, Jouin Mélanie, Delpal Serge, Lavialle Monique, Guesnet Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2007-05-01
Series:Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2007.0113