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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2007-05-01
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Series: | Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2007.0116 |