This work focuses on the biochemical, immunological and clinical benefits of n-3 fatty acids in inflammation. Clinical investigators from rheumatology, dermatology, nephrology, gastroenterology and neurology have authored chapters. The basic scientific underpinnings are elucidated. This accessible source is intended for use by lipid researchers, graduate students, dieticians and members of the food industry.
Edited by:
J. Kremer Imprint: Birkhauser Verlag AG Country of Publication: Switzerland Edition: 1998 ed. Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 910g ISBN:9783764358549 ISBN 10: 3764358548 Series:Progress in Inflammation Research Pages: 148 Publication Date:01 May 1998 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Further / Higher Education
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids and mononuclear phagocyte function.- Gammalinolenic acid treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.- The role of n –3 fatty acids in psoriasis.- n-6 Fatty acids and atopic eczema.- n-6 Fatty acids and nervous system disorders.- n-3 Fatty acids on autoimmune disease and apoptosis.- n-3 Fatty acids in the treatment of Crohn’s disease.- n-3 Fatty acids in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.- n-3 Fatty acids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.- n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of patients with IgA nephropathy.