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Lipidomics and Transcriptomics in Neurological Diseases
Published on: March 18, 2022
Marine Lipids and Alzheimer's Disease: Biochemistry, Bioaccessibility/Bioavailability, Metabolism, and Health Effects
Ana Gomes-Bispo1,2, Carlos Cardoso1,2, Cláudia Afonso1,2
1Division of Aquaculture, Upgrading and Bioprospection (DivAV), Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA, I.P.), Av. Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 6, 1495-165 Algés, Portugal.
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Due to its high prevalence and significant impact on modern society, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most important neurodegenerative disorders. It is more common among individuals over the age of 65, and its incidence has increased sharply as a result of rising life expectancy. Several factors have made it challenging to identify an effective treatment for AD. One major difficulty lies in its complexity, as the mechanisms involved in its progression are not yet fully understood. Nevertheless, the role of diet and lipids has been highlighted by numerous studies, underscoring their potential influence on this pathology. Due to the intricacy of its biochemical and metabolic interactions, this subject continues to be of particular interest, highlighting the need for further research. In this sense, this comprehensive and updated review aimed to elucidate these aspects, especially regarding marine-derived lipids, whose bioactive potential may become an irreplaceable tool in the management of AD, whether in terms of its treatment or prevention.
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