| Physiological importance of omega-3/omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in man. An overview of still unresolved and controversial questions. | |
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PMID: 2001722 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The 'essentiality' of (omega-6) and (omega-3) fatty acids in mammals is well known. Nevertheless, some important points remain unclear concerning their implication in physiology. After a short discussion about the definition of essential fatty acids deficiency, this brief overview deals with some of these points, pointing out some of the unresolved questions. Different subjects are approached concerning the (omega-6) and (omega-3) fatty acids metabolism: desaturases, eicosanoids, production, as well as some of their metabolic effects on cell membranes, intestinal function, glucose and lipid metabolism, haemorheology. |
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Authors:
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G Debry; X Pelletier |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Experientia Volume: 47 ISSN: 0014-4754 ISO Abbreviation: Experientia Publication Date: 1991 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-04-17 Completed Date: 1991-04-17 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376547 Medline TA: Experientia Country: SWITZERLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 172-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Département de Nutrition et des Maladies Métaboliques, Université de Nancy I, France. |
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Aging Blood Flow Velocity Cell Membrane / physiology Eicosanoids / physiology Endoplasmic Reticulum / physiology Fatty Acid Desaturases / physiology Fatty Acids, Essential / deficiency, physiology* Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / physiology Fatty Acids, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / physiology* Glucose / metabolism Hormones / physiology Humans Intestines / physiology Lipid Metabolism |
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0/Eicosanoids; 0/Fatty Acids, Essential; 0/Fatty Acids, Omega-3; 0/Fatty Acids, Omega-6; 0/Fatty Acids, Unsaturated; 0/Hormones; 50-99-7/Glucose; EC 1.14.19.-/Fatty Acid Desaturases |
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