Fatty acids : types, roles, and health effects

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    • Chen, Grace (Grace Q.)
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Fatty acids : types, roles, and health effects

Grace Chen, editor

(Biochemistry research trends)(Nutrition and diet research progress series)(Nova biomedical)

Nova Science, c2012

  • : hardcover

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

In this book, the authors present topical research from across the globe in the study of the types, roles and health effects of fatty acids. Topics discussed include the chemical structure and classification of fatty acids; n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in brain resistance to ageing; the role of dietary fatty acids for developmental and disease states in domestic animals; the effects of fatty acid synthase on fatty acids biogenesis in metabolic syndrome and lipotoxicity on human pancreatic beta-cells..

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Fatty Acids: Types, Roles & Health Benefits
  • Involvement of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Brain Resistance to Aging: Experimental Evidence & Underlying Mechanisms
  • Essential Fatty Acids & Disease States in Domestic Animals
  • Effect of Fatty Acid Synthase on Fatty Acids Biogenesis in Metabolic Syndrome
  • Developmental Regulation of Hydroxy Fatty Acid Synthesis in Lesquerella fendleri.
  • Beta-Cell, Lipotoxicity & Oxidative Stress
  • Microbial Product Mediated in situ Transformation of Vegetable Oils to Fatty Acid Vesicles
  • Quality Indices of Lipids & Fatty Acids in Fish, Meat & Meat Products
  • Food Sources & Health Effects of CLA in Humans
  • Index.

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