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Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1389-5575
ISSN (Online): 1875-5607

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Neurological Diseases

Author(s): S. Salvati, L. Attorri, R. Di Benedetto, A. Di Biase and F. Leonardi

Volume 6, Issue 11, 2006

Page: [1201 - 1211] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/138955706778742740

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Abstract

This review summarizes the knowledge of the role of dietary PUFAs, especially ω-3, on normal brain function. Furthermore, it reports the evidence pointing to potential mechanisms of ω-3 fatty acids in development of neurological disorders and efficacy of their supplementation in terms of symptom management.

Keywords: Docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Depression, Parkinson's disease


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