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FADS1 Genetic Variant and Omega-3 Supplementation Are Associated with Changes in Fatty Acid Composition in Red Blood Cells of Subjects with Obesity.
Nutrients - 17 Oct 2024
Reyes-Pérez Samantha Desireé, González-Becerra Karina, Barrón-Cabrera Elisa, Muñoz-Valle José Francisco, Armendáriz-Borunda Juan, Martínez-López Erika
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INTRODUCTION: Obesity is characterized by low-grade chronic inflammation, which can be modulated by lipid mediators derived from omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Obesity is a multifactorial disease, where genetic and environmental factors strongly interact to increase its development. In this context, the FADS1 gene encodes the delta-5 desaturase protein, which catalyzes the desaturation of PUFA....
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