Impact of Docosahexaenoic Acid on Gene Expression during Osteoclastogenesis in Vitro—A Comprehensive Analysis

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), are known to protect against inflammation-induced bone loss in chronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, periodontitis and osteoporosis. We...

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Main Authors: Ikuo Morita, Masako Akiyama, Ken-ichi Nakahama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/8/3151