Lipid Research
Experiments target membrane as site of action of polyunsaturated fatty acids
Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, February 17th, 2005
According to the report from the United States, "A myriad of health benefits including the prevention of cancer and heart disease accompanies consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Of special importance is the omega-3-PUFA docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), with 22 carbons and six double bonds that constitute the most highly unsaturated fatty acid naturally occurring."
S.R. Wassall and colleagues of Purdue University continued, "Our experiments target the membrane as a likely site of action and focus upon the interaction of cholesterol with PUFA-containing...
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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2005-02-17)
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