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Abstract Title:

ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Colonic Inflammation and Colon Cancer: Roles of Lipid-Metabolizing Enzymes Involved.

Abstract Source:

Nutrients. 2020 Oct 28 ;12(11). Epub 2020 Oct 28. PMID: 33126566

Abstract Author(s):

Maolin Tu, Weicang Wang, Guodong Zhang, Bruce D Hammock

Article Affiliation:

Maolin Tu

Abstract:

Substantial human and animal studies support the beneficial effects ofω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on colonic inflammation and colorectal cancer (CRC). However, there are inconsistent results, which have shown that ω-3 PUFAs have no effect or even detrimental effects, making it difficult to effectively implement ω-3 PUFAs for disease prevention. A betterunderstanding of the molecular mechanisms for the anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects of ω-3 PUFAs will help to clarify their potential health-promoting effects, provide a scientific base for cautions for their use, and establish dietary recommendations. In this review, we summarize recent studies of ω-3 PUFAs on colonic inflammation and CRC and discuss the potential roles of ω-3 PUFA-metabolizing enzymes, notably the cytochrome P450 monooxygenases, in mediating the actions of ω-3 PUFAs.

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