Research Article Details

Article ID: A12626
PMID: 30360467
Source: Int J Mol Sci
Title: Arachidonic Acid Metabolites in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases.
Abstract: Lipid and immune pathways are crucial in the pathophysiology of metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Arachidonic acid (AA) and its derivatives link nutrient metabolism to immunity and inflammation, thus holding a key role in the emergence and progression of frequent diseases such as obesity, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disease. We herein present a synopsis of AA metabolism in human health, tissue homeostasis, and immunity, and explore the role of the AA metabolome in diverse pathophysiological conditions and diseases.
DOI: 10.3390/ijms19113285