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Docosahexaenoic Acids

Known as: Acids, Docosahexenoic, Docosahexaenoic Acids [Chemical/Ingredient], Acids, Docosahexaenoic 
C22-unsaturated fatty acids found predominantly in FISH OILS.
National Institutes of Health

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14,20-dihydroxy-docosahexaenoic acid14-A4t-neuroprostane14-hydroxydocosahexaenoic acid17-hydro-(peroxy)-docosahexaenoic acid
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Towards establishing dietary reference intakes for eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids.
There is considerable interest in the impact of (n-3) long-chain PUFA in mitigating the morbidity and mortality caused by chronic… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
The opposing effects of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids.
Review
2006
Review
2006
Lipids and lipid metabolism in eukaryotic algae.
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
A role for docosahexaenoic acid-derived neuroprotectin D1 in neural cell survival and Alzheimer disease.
Deficiency in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a brain-essential omega-3 fatty acid, is associated with cognitive decline. Here we… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Neuroprotectin D1: a docosahexaenoic acid-derived docosatriene protects human retinal pigment epithelial cells from oxidative stress.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a lipid peroxidation target in oxidative injury to retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and retina… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
The Omega-3 Index: a new risk factor for death from coronary heart disease?
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Novel Docosatrienes and 17S-Resolvins Generated from Docosahexaenoic Acid in Murine Brain, Human Blood, and Glial Cells
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6) is highly enriched in brain, synapses, and retina and is a major ω-3 fatty acid. Deficiencies… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Conversion of α-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in young women
The extent to which women of reproductive age are able to convert the n−3 fatty acid α-linolenic acid (ALNA) to eicosapentaenoic… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Purified eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids have differential effects on serum lipids and lipoproteins, LDL particle size, glucose, and insulin in mildly hyperlipidemic men.
BACKGROUND Regular consumption of n-3 fatty acids of marine origin can improve serum lipids and reduce cardiovascular risk… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acids are biosynthesized from their 18-carbon precursors in human infants.
It is becoming clear that an adequate level of long-chain highly unsaturated fatty acids in the nervous system is required for… 
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