Characterization of the effects of sex, pregnancy, and 17β-estradiol on docosahexaenoic acid biosynthesis
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) required for fetal neurodevelopment. Increased DHA levels are associated with 17β-estradiol levels, as DHA is higher in women relative to men and in pregnant relative to non-pregnant women, suggesting a maternal adaptati...
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2013
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10012/7953 |