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SUBMITTER: Wang M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5797698 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Wang Mingxuan M Chen Haiqin H Ailati Aisikaer A Chen Wei W Chilton Floyd H FH Todd Lowther W W Chen Yong Q YQ
Applied microbiology and biotechnology 20171030 1
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential lipids for cell function, normal growth, and development, serving as key structural components of biological membranes and modulating critical signal transduction events. Omega-3 (n-3) long chain PUFAs (LC-PUFAs) such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been shown to protect against inflammatory diseases and enhance brain development and function. This had led to a marked increase in demand for fish and fish oils in ...[more]