The Omega-3 Fatty Acid Docosahexaenoic Acid Attenuates Organic Dust-Induced Airway Inflammation

The Omega-3 Fatty Acid Docosahexaenoic Acid Attenuates Organic Dust-Induced Airway Inflammation

Workers exposed to organic dusts from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are at risk for developing airway inflammatory diseases. Available preventative and therapeutic measures for alleviating dust-induced lung disease are inadequate. Because omega-3 fatty acids can mitigate inflammator...

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Main Authors: Tara M. Nordgren, Taylor D. Friemel, Art J. Heires, Jill A. Poole, Todd A. Wyatt, Debra J. Romberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
organic dust
airway inflammation
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPM)
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/12/5434

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