Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids in Infants--physiological and Pathophysiological Aspects and Open Questions

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Journal Lipids

Specialty Biochemistry

Date 1999 Apr 2

PMID 10102246

Citations 10

Authors

A Sellmayer

B Koletzko

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Abstract

Eicosanoids are highly active lipid mediators in physiologic and pathologic processes, with their effects ranging from cytoprotection and vasoactivity to modulation of inflammatory and proliferative reactions. Generation of eicosanoids can be affected by changes in the pools of their precursors, the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA). Thus, dietary interventions such as supplementation of infant formula with specific n-3 and n-6 LCPUFA will alter formation as well as activity of the eicosanoids produced. This report summarizes the results and discussion of the workshop on "Eicosanoids and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Infants." The intention of the workshop organizers was to give an overview of the role of eicosanoids in physiological and pathophysiological processes in infants, to discuss the implications that an increased n-3 and n-6 LCPUFA intake may have on eicosanoid generation, and to point out open questions and controversies for future research.

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