Abstract
Increasing evidence from both human and animal studies has demonstrated that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), can suppress inflammation and play a beneficial role in a variety of inflammation-related human diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Omega-3 PUFAs serve as substrates for the production of potent bioactive anti-inflammatory lipid mediators such as resolvins. Herein wereview recent advances in understanding the formation and action of these mediators, especially focusing on the LC-ESI-MS/MS-based lipidomics approach and on recently identified bioactive compounds with potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Bioactive Lipid Mediators |
Subtitle of host publication | Current Reviews and Protocols |
Publisher | Springer Japan |
Pages | 155-162 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9784431556695 |
ISBN (Print) | 9784431556688 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 Jan 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anti-inflammation
- LC-MS/MS
- Lipid mediator
- Lipidomics
- Lipoxygenase
- Omega-3 PUFA
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Medicine(all)