Fishy Business: Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Zinc Transporters and Free Zinc Availability in Human Neuronal Cells

Omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids are one of the two main families of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The main omega-3 fatty acids in the mammalian body are α-linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Central nervous tissues of vertebrates are characte...

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Main Authors: Damitha De Mel, Cenk Suphioglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/8/3245