N-3 fatty acids, neuronal activity and energy metabolism in the brain

N-3 fatty acids, neuronal activity and energy metabolism in the brain

The content of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in brain membranes is of crucial importance for the optimum development of brain functions. A lack of DHA accretion in the brain is accompanied by deficits in learning behavior linked to impairments in neurotransmission processes, which might result from alt...

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Main Authors: Harbeby Emilie, Pifferi Fabien, Jouin Mélanie, Pélerin Hélène, Tremblay Sébastien, Lecomte Roger, Cunnane Stephen C., Huertas Alain, Alessandri Jean-Marc, Guesnet Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2012-07-01
Series:Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides
Subjects:
Ageing
Alzheimer
Brain
Glucose metabolism
Glucose transporter GLUT1
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
N-3 fatty acids
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2012.0459

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2012.0459

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