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Dietary adaptation of <i>FADS</i> genes in Europe varied across time and geography

2017-02-23

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Fatty acid desaturase ( FADS ) genes encode rate-limiting enzymes for the biosynthesis of omega-6 and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs). This biosynthesis is essential for individuals subsisting on LCPUFAs-poor, plant-based diets. Positive selection on FADS genes has been reported in multiple populations, but its presence and pattern in Europeans remain elusive. Here, with analyses of anci...

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Literature Corpus work: d8a42d42-657a-5410-b69d-a4044c9dbb70
DOI: 10.1101/111229

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