DHA involvement in neurotransmission process

The very high enrichment of the nervous system in the polyunsaturated fatty acids, arachidonic (AA, 20: 4n-6) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA, 22: 6n-3), is dependant of the dietary availability of their respective precursors, linoleic (18: 2n-6) and_-linolenic acids (18: 3n-3). Inadequate amounts of...

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Main Authors: Vancassel Sylvie, Aïd Sabah, Denis Isabelle, Guesnet Philippe, Lavialle Monique
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2007-05-01
Series:Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2007.0116