Omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid is the precursor of neuroprotectin D1 in the nervous system

World Rev Nutr Diet. 2009:99:46-54. doi: 10.1159/000192994. Epub 2009 Jan 9.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / physiology*
  • Diet
  • Docosahexaenoic Acids / administration & dosage
  • Docosahexaenoic Acids / metabolism*
  • Epilepsy
  • Humans
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases / prevention & control
  • Neuronal Plasticity
  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Reperfusion Injury
  • Retina / physiology

Substances

  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • protectin D1
  • Docosahexaenoic Acids