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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2023

Fatty acids and lipid mediators in inflammatory bowel disease: from mechanism to treatment.

Dong Yan, Shuyu Ye, Yue He, Sidan Wang, Yi Xiao, Xin Xiang, Minzi Deng, Weiwei Luo, Xuejie Chen, Xiaoyan Wang

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 74 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

74 citing papers in PubMed, 91 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Dong YanDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Shuyu YeDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Yue HeDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Sidan WangDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Yi XiaoDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Xin XiangDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Minzi DengDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Weiwei LuoDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Xuejie ChenDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Xiaoyan WangDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Central South University · CNThird Xiangya Hospital · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Though the pathogenesis of IBD remains unclear, diet is increasingly recognized as a pivotal factor influencing its onset and progression. Fatty acids, essential components of dietary lipids, play diverse roles in IBD, ranging from anti-inflammatory and immune-regulatory functions to gut-microbiota modulation and barrier maintenance. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), products of indigestible dietary fiber fermentation by gut microbiota, have strong anti-inflammatory properties and are seen as key protective factors against IBD. Among long-chain fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids, and ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids exhibit pro-inflammatory effects, while oleic acid and ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids display anti-inflammatory actions. Lipid mediators derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids serve as bioactive molecules, influencing immune cell functions and offering both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory benefits. Recent research has also highlighted the potential of medium- and very long-chain fatty acids in modulating inflammation, mucosal barriers, and gut microbiota in IBD. Given these insights, dietary intervention and supplementation with short-chain fatty acids are emerging as potential therapeutic strategies for IBD. This review elucidates the impact of various fatty acids and lipid mediators on IBD and delves into potential therapeutic avenues stemming from these compounds.

Indexed as

Fatty Acids, Omega-3Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesAnti-Inflammatory AgentsFatty AcidsFatty Acids, VolatileHumansAnti-Inflammatory AgentsFatty AcidsFatty Acids, Omega-3Fatty Acids, Volatilefatty acidinflammatory bowel diseaselipid mediatorspathogenesistherapeutic approaches

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PMID37868958
PMCPMC10585177
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