Docosahexaenoic acid: one molecule diverse functions
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Metabolism and functions of docosahexaenoic acid‐containing membrane glycerophospholipids
Omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids (FAs) such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are known to have important roles in human health and disease. Besides being utilized as fuel, ω-3 FAs have specific functions based on their structural characteristics. These functions include serving as ligands for several receptors, precursors of lipid mediators, and components of membrane glyc...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Critical Reviews in Biotechnology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0738-8551,1549-7801
DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2016.1207153