Adipose tissue arachidonic acid content is associated with the expression of 5-lipoxygenase in atherosclerotic plaques

Adipose tissue arachidonic acid content is associated with the expression of 5-lipoxygenase in atherosclerotic plaques

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The content of arachidonic acid in adipose tissue is positively associated with the risk of myocardial infarction, whereas the content of eicosapentaenoic acid in adipose tissue has been reported to be negatively associated with the...

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Main Authors: Nielsen Michael S, Grønholdt Marie-Louise M, Vyberg Mogens, Overvad Kim, Andreasen Annette, Due Karen-Margrete, Schmidt Erik B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
Adipose tissue
Arachidonic acid
Eicosapentaenoic acid
Atherosclerotic plaques
5-Lipoxygenase
Leukotriene B<sub>4</sub>
Cysteinyl leukotrienes
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/12/1/7

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