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  2. 1. Omega-3 fatty acid treatment in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease : results from the OmegAD study

    Author : Yvonne Freund-Levi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Alzheimer s disease; progressive neurodegenerative disease; omega-3 fatty acid n-3 FA docosahexaenoic acid; DHA; eicosapentatenoic acid; EPA; linoleic acid; LA; acetylcholinesterase inhibitors; AChEI; Minimental State Examination; MMSE; ADAS-cog; Clinical Dementia Rating scale; CDR; Neuropsychiatric Inventory; NPI; Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating scale; MADRS; Disability Assessment for Dementia; DAD; Care givers burden CGB; APOEε4; hs-CRP; IL-6; TNF-α and sIL-RII; Aβ42; T-tau and P-tau; weight; Body Mass Index; BMI.;

    Abstract : Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major public health concern in all countries with an increasing prevalence. It is expected to quadruple by the year 2047. READ MORE

  4. 2. Transcriptional regulation in salmonids with emphasis on lipid metabolism : in vitro and in vivo studies

    Author : Anna Schiller Vestergren; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Fish is a vital source of valuable omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids (FA) in the human diet. With declining commercial fisheries, aquaculture fish constitute a growing proportion of human consumption. READ MORE

  5. 3. Valorisation of fish waste biomass through recovery of nutritional lipids and biogas

    Author : Betty Mbatia; Bioteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; by-products; value addition; EPA; DHA; PUFA; biogas;

    Abstract : Commercial fish catch in Eastern Africa is dominated by Nile Perch. Of the fish that is processed for human consumption, 30-40% is wasted. Currently, these wastes are not fully utilized; they are sold off at low price, converted to low valued products or left to decompose leading to environmental pollution and wastage of bioresource. READ MORE

  6. 4. Resolution of inflammation as a therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease

    Author : Mingqin Zhu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, clinically manifested by memory impairment, loss of ability in conducting daily activity and increased need for care, thus causing immense suffering for the afflicted and relatives, as well as a huge economic burden to the society. Despite the existence of symptom-relieving drugs, there is no drug that can stop the progression or cure the disease. READ MORE