Effects of Palmitoylethanolamide on Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Review from Rodents to Humans

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) stands out among endogenous lipid mediators for its neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic functions. PEA belonging to the N-acetylanolamine class of phospholipids was first isolated from soy lecithin, egg yolk, and peanut flour. It is currently used for the tr...

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Main Authors: Eugenia Landolfo, Debora Cutuli, Laura Petrosini, Carlo Caltagirone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/12/5/667