Sialic Acid and Sialylated Oligosaccharide Supplementation during Lactation Improves Learning and Memory in Rats

Sialic Acid and Sialylated Oligosaccharide Supplementation during Lactation Improves Learning and Memory in Rats

Sialic acids (Sia) are postulated to improve cognitive abilities. This study evaluated Sia effects on rat behavior when administered in a free form as N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) or conjugated as 6′-sialyllactose (6′-SL). Rat milk contains Sia, which peaks at Postnatal Day 9...

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Main Authors: Elena Oliveros, Enrique Vázquez, Alejandro Barranco, María Ramírez, Agnes Gruart, Jose María Delgado-García, Rachael Buck, Ricardo Rueda, María J. Martín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
milk oligosaccharides
infant formula
6′-sialyllactose
cognitive development
sialic acid
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/1519

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