Eicosanoids: Atherosclerosis and cardiometabolic health.

ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have been the leading causes of death in the U.S. for nearly a century. Numerous studies have linked eicosanoids to cardiometabolic disease. Objectives and Methods: This review summaries recent advances and innovative research in eicosanoids and CVD. Numerous review articles and their original human or animal studies were assessed in the relevant and recent studies.

Outcome

We identified and discussed recent trends in eicosanoids known for their roles in CVD. Their subsequent relationships were assessed for any possible implications associated with consumption of different dietary lipids, essentially omega fatty acids. Eicosanoids have been heavily sought after over recent decades for their direct role in mediating the enhancement and resolution of acut

SUBMITTER: Piper K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7013337 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature