resolvin
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Introduction
Classication:
- resolvin D
- resolvin D1
- resolvin D2
- resolvin D3
- resolvin E
- resolvin E1
- resolvin E3
Function
- derived from omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) & eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) during the resolution phase of acute inflammation
- thought to be anti-inflammatory agents involved in resolution of inflammation
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References
- ↑ Haeggstrom JZ, Hamberg M. Resolving resolvins. Chem Biol. 2013 Feb 21;20(2):138-40 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23438740
- ↑ Weylandt KH, Chiu CY, Gomolka B et al Omega-3 fatty acids and their lipid mediators: towards an understanding of resolvin and protectin formation. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 2012 Mar;97(3-4):73-82. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22326554
- ↑ Ji RR, Xu ZZ, Strichartz G, Serhan CN. Emerging roles of resolvins in the resolution of inflammation and pain. Trends Neurosci. 2011 Nov;34(11):599-609 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21963090