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Lipids and fatty acids

Arachidonic + eicosapentaenoic acid (ARA+EPA)

Combined measure of arachidonic acid (omega-6) and eicosapentaenoic acid (omega-3), precursors of lipid mediators with opposing roles in inflammation.

Application contexts

  • Inflammation and immunity
  • Metabolism and nutrition

Matrices

  • Faeces
  • Tissues · liver
  • Serum or plasma

Related techniques

  • ¹H-NMR