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Both maternal and offspring Elovl2 genotypes determine systemic DHA levels in perinatal mice.
Journal of lipid research - 1 Jan 2017
Pauter Anna M, Trattner Sofia, Gonzalez-Bengtsson Amanda, Talamonti Emanuela, Asadi Abolfazl, Dethlefsen Olga, Jacobsson Anders
Abstract excerpt
The molecular details relevant to dietary supplementation of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in mothers as well as in their offspring are not clear. The PUFA elongase, elongation of very long-chain fatty acid (ELOVL)2, is a critical enzyme in the formation of DHA in mammals. In order to address the question regarding the origin of DHA during perinatal life, we have used DHA-deficient Elovl2-ablated mice as a model...
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