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SynthesisFrontiers in nutrition2023

Role of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic, in the regulation of gene expression during the development of obesity: a systematic review.

Cristian Sandoval, Karen Nahuelqueo, Luciana Mella, Blanca Recabarren, Vanessa Souza-Mello, Jorge Farías

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Synthesis in Frontiers in nutrition, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 33% of its field
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

3 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. [Pathological roles of lipid metabolism disorders in asthma and related intervention strategies].Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Cristian SandovalEscuela de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Osorno, Chile.
Karen NahuelqueoCarrera de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
Luciana MellaCarrera de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
Blanca RecabarrenCarrera de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
Vanessa Souza-MelloLaboratorio de Morfometría, Metabolismo y Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Centro Biomédico, Instituto de Biología, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jorge FaríasDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
Universidad de La Frontera · CLUniversidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro · BR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: There exists a correlation between obesity and the consumption of an excessive amount of calories, with a particular association between the intake of saturated and trans fats and an elevated body mass index. Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, have been identified as potential preventive nutrients against the cardiometabolic hazards that are commonly associated with obesity. The objective of this comprehensive review was to elucidate the involvement of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in the modulation of gene expression during the progression of obesity. Methods: The present analysis focused on primary studies that investigated the association between long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, gene expression, and obesity in individuals aged 18 to 65 years. Furthermore, a comprehensive search was conducted on many databases until August 2023 to identify English-language scholarly articles utilizing MeSH terms and textual content pertaining to long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, gene expression, obesity, and omega-3. The protocol has been registered on PROSPERO under the registration number CRD42022298395. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on a total of nine primary research articles. All research collected and presented quantitative data. Results and Discussion: The findings of our study indicate that the incorporation of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid may have potential advantages and efficacy in addressing noncommunicable diseases, including obesity. This can be attributed to their anti-inflammatory properties and their ability to regulate genes associated with obesity, such as PPARγ and those within the Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022298395, CRD42022298395.

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epigeneticsgene expressionmolecular biologynutrigenomicsomega-3

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PMID38024342
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