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Angiogenesis
Research from S. Hunt and co-researchers yields new findings on angiogenesis
November 5th, 2007
"According to a recent publication in Nature Medicine [1] an increased dietary intake of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may protect against the development and progression of retinal neovascularization. The study conducted by L. Smith et al. of the Children's Hospital Boston attracts world-wide attention," scientists in Bonn, Germany report. "In a mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy the researchers were able to demonstrate that neonatal mice kept on a ''Japanese diet'' (i.e. rich in omega-3-PUFA) developed about 50% less retinal neovascularization as compared to mice kept on a ''Western diet'' (rich in omega-6-PUFA). The results are now being...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-11-05)
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