Reduction of n-3 PUFAs, specifically DHA and EPA, and enhancement of peroxisomal beta-oxidation in type 2 diabetic rat heart

Reduction of n-3 PUFAs, specifically DHA and EPA, and enhancement of peroxisomal beta-oxidation in type 2 diabetic rat heart

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is overwhelming evidence that dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), mainly EPA (C20:5n-3) and DHA (C22:6n-3), has cardiovascular protective effects on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM...

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Main Authors: Hou Lianguo, Lian Kaoqi, Yao Min, Shi Yun, Lu Xin, Fang Lijia, He Tianbo, Jiang Lingling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
n-3 PUFA
EPA
DHA
T2DM
FAO
Peroxisomal β-oxidation
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/126

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