The impact of <it>FADS </it>genetic variants on ω6 polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism in African Americans

The impact of <it>FADS </it>genetic variants on ω6 polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism in African Americans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Arachidonic acid (AA) is a long-chain omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthesized from the precursor dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) that plays a vital role in immunity and inflammation. Variants in the Fatty Acid Desatu...

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Main Authors: Rudock Megan E, Freedman Barry I, Yanek Lisa R, Case Douglas, Ivester Priscilla, Ziegler Julie T, Suktitipat Bhoom, Vaidya Dhananjay, Kubala Meghan, Hugenschmidt Christina E, Torgerson Dara G, Ruczinski Ingo, Sergeant Susan, Mathias Rasika A, Barnes Kathleen C, Langefeld Carl D, Becker Lewis C, Bowden Donald W, Becker Diane M, Chilton Floyd H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/12/50

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