Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from highly concentrated n-3 fatty acid ethyl esters is incorporated into advanced atherosclerotic plaques and higher plaque EPA is associated with decreased plaque inflammation and increased stability
Objective To examine n?3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) incorporation into atherosclerotic plaques and the association with plaque inflammation and stability. Methods and results Patients awaiting carotid endarterectomy (n = 121) were randomised to consume control capsules or n?3 PUFA ethyl es...
Main Authors: | Cawood, Abbie L. (Author), Ding, Ren (Author), Napper, Frances L. (Author), Young, Ruth H. (Author), Williams, Jennifer A. (Author), Ward, Matthew J.A (Author), Gudmundsen, Ola (Author), Vige, Runar (Author), Payne, Simon P.K (Author), Ye, Shu (Author), Shearman, Cliff P. (Author), Gallagher, Patrick J. (Author), Grimble, Robert F. (Author), Calder, P.C (Author) |
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Language: | English |
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2010-09.
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