Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids prevent atherosclerosis development in LDLr-KO mice, in spite of displaying a pro-inflammatory profile similar to trans fatty acids. [electronic resource]
- Atherosclerosis Sep 2012
- 66-74 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1879-1484
10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.06.059 doi
ATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1 ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters--biosynthesis Animals Aorta--metabolism Atherosclerosis--metabolism Cholesterol--blood Collagen--metabolism Diet, High-Fat Dietary Fats, Unsaturated--metabolism Fatty Acids, Omega-6--therapeutic use Inflammation--metabolism Interleukin-10--metabolism Interleukin-6--metabolism Macrophages--physiology Male Mice Mice, Knockout Receptors, LDL--deficiency Trans Fatty Acids--pharmacology Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha--metabolism