Reduction of novel circulating long-chain fatty acids in colorectal cancer patients is independent of tumor burden and correlates with age

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Serum levels of novel hydroxy polyunsaturated ultra long-chain fatty acids (hPULCFAs) have been previously shown to be reduced in pre-treatment CRC patients compared to disease-free subjects, independent of disease stage. However, wh...

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Main Authors: Tomonaga Takeshi, Monden Morito, Sekimoto Mitsugu, Miyake Masakazu, Takemasa Ichiro, Elshoni Hoda, Krenitsky Kevin, Kavianpour Amir, Grimmalt Bryan, Yamazaki Yasuyo, Heath Doug, Ritchie Shawn A, Matsubara Hisahiro, Sogawa Kazuyuki, Matsushita Kazuyuki, Nomura Fumio, Goodenowe Dayan B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/10/140