Researchers at The University of Queensland have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in the brain’s consolidation of memories. Dr Isaac Akefe and Professor Frederic Meunier in a QBI laboratory. Image credit: University of Queensland Dr Isaac Akefe from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute has uncovered the molecular mechanism and identified the genes underlying...
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Fatty acid affects sensitivity of psoriasis plaques to heat, pain
by Tracey Peake, North Carolina State University Linoleic acid (LA) metabolites are found in both the free and total pools of fatty acids in human skin. A box represents the schematic depiction of a) LA or oxylipins (i.e., 9,13-EHL and 9,10,13-THL) derived from LA are esterified into lipid membranes. b) Hydrolysis by enzymes such as...
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A medium-chain fatty acid may help protect against heart attack injuries
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Mar 9 2022 A medium-chain fatty acid found in energy drinks might one day help protect against heart attack injuries. “Heart attacks are still a leading cause of death worldwide, that often come with devastating complications,” said Zhong Wang, Ph.D., an associate professor of cardiac surgery at the University of Michigan Frankel...
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Fatty acid length predicts Parkinson’s disease risk
by Will Doss, Northwestern University Long-chain lipids (green) accumulate in the lysosomes (red) of disease cultures (right) but not in healthy cells (left). Credit: Northwestern University Whether or not someone develops Parkinson’s disease may be a game of nanometers. A recent study has demonstrated that chains of fatty acids in the lysosome just one-half nanometer...
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High intake of fatty acid in nuts, seeds and plant oils linked to lower risk of death
by British Medical Journal Credit: CC0 Public Domain A high intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA)—found mainly in nuts, seeds, and plant oils—is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Higher ALA intake was associated with a...
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Adjusting fatty acid intake may help with mood variability in bipolar disorders
PENN STATE HERSHEY, Pa. — Can specific dietary guidelines help people living with bipolar disorders better manage their health? Maybe someday, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Clinical trial results showed that a diet designed to alter levels of specific fatty acids consumed by participants may help patients have less variability...
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Fatty acid may help combat multiple sclerosis
The abnormal immune system response that causes multiple sclerosis (MS) by attacking and damaging the central nervous system can be triggered by the lack of a specific fatty acid in fat tissue, according to a new Yale study. The finding suggests that dietary change might help treat some people with autoimmune disease. Image credit: Stephanie...
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Fatty acid in triglycerides proves an effective platform for biological drug delivery
by Houston Methodist We’ve all been warned about the dangers of triglycerides, the fat stored in your blood. But what if that unhealthy fat could effectively transport oral medication to your body and eliminate the need for some injections or IV treatment? Houston Methodist nanomedicine researchers are studying this new drug delivery system for a...
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Identifying fatty acid-binding protein 4 as a responsible gene for renal stone formation
Fatty acid-binding protein 4 downregulation drives calcification in the development of kidney stone disease NAGOYA CITY UNIVERSITY Kidney stone disease has a high prevalence worldwide, ranging up to 13% in North America, 9% in Europe, and 5% in Asia. They are painful for patients, often lead to surgery, and impart a significant economic impact. Many...