Effect of fatty acids on leukocyte function

Effect of fatty acids on leukocyte function

Fatty acids have various effects on immune and inflammatory responses, acting as intracellular and intercellular mediators. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) of the omega-3 family have overall suppressive effects, inhibiting lymphocyte proliferation, antibody and cytokine production, adhesion mole...

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Main Authors: C. Pompéia, L.R. Lopes, C.K. Miyasaka, J. Procópio, P. Sannomiya, R. Curi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2000-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
fatty acids
immune system
inflammation
dietary lipids
leukocytes
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