"Fatty Acids, Essential" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Long chain organic acid molecules that must be obtained from the diet. Examples are LINOLEIC ACIDS and LINOLENIC ACIDS.
| Descriptor ID |
D005228
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D10.251.355.310
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Fatty Acids, Essential" by people in Profiles.
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Seibel MM. Treating hot flushes without hormone replacement therapy. J Fam Pract. 2003 Apr; 52(4):291-6.
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O'Sullivan BP, Mong S, Votta B, Schidlow DV. Reduction of eicosanoid production by essential fatty acid depletion does not attenuate the inflammatory response induced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia in rat lung. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1992 Jul; 46(3):203-10.
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Weber PC, Sellmayer A. Modification of the eicosanoid system and cell signalling by precursor fatty acids. Adv Prostaglandin Thromboxane Leukot Res. 1991; 21A:217-24.