Essential omega-3 fatty acids tune microglial phagocytosis of synaptic elements in the developing brain

Omega-3 deficiency affects microglial phagocytosis.

mouse mice Humans neurodevelopmental diseases neurodevelopmental disorders neurodevelopmental defects
3 Disease terms
4 Chemical terms
3 Organisms

Study details

Title
Essential omega-3 fatty acids tune microglial phagocytosis of synaptic elements in the developing brain
Summary
Omega-3 deficiency affects microglial phagocytosis.
Observation
Microglial phagocytosis of synaptic elements in the developing hippocampus
Findings
Maternal n-3 PUFA deficiency increases microglial phagocytosis, affecting neuronal morphology and cognition.
Disease terms
neurodevelopmental diseases, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurodevelopmental defects
Gene terms
12/15-lipoxygenase, LOX
Chemical terms
Omega-3 fatty acids, n-3 PUFA, n-3 PUFAs, 12-HETE
Organisms
mouse, mice, Humans

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