Prostaglandin E2 production and T cell function after fish-oil supplementation: response to antioxidant cosupplementation.

BACKGROUND: Prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) inhibits lymphocyte proliferation and the production of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) by peripheral blood mononuclear cells, but the effect of PGE(2) on interleukin 4 (IL-4) production is unclear. Fish oil, which contains eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic a...

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Main Authors: Trebble, T, Wootton, SA, Miles, E, Mullee, M, Arden, N, Ballinger, AB, Stroud, M, Burdge, G, Calder, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003