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Ouagueni A, Al-Zoubi RM, Zarour A, Al-Ansari A, Bawadi H. Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Docosahexaenoic Acid and Eicosapentaenoic Acid, on Post-Surgical Complications in Surgical Trauma Patients: Mechanisms, Nutrition, and Challenges. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:207. [PMID: 38786598 PMCID: PMC11123418 DOI: 10.3390/md22050207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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This paper aims to provide an in-depth review of the specific outcomes associated with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), focusing on their purported effects on post-surgical complications in trauma patients. A comprehensive investigation of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids was conducted until February 2023 using the PubMed database. Surgical trauma is characterized by a disruption in immune response post surgery, known to induce systemic inflammation. Omega-3 PUFAs are believed to offer potential improvements in multiple post-surgical complications because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Inconsistent findings have emerged in the context of cardiac surgeries, with the route of administration playing a mediating role in these outcomes. The effects of omega-3 PUFAs on post-operative atrial fibrillation have exhibited variability across various studies. Omega-3 PUFAs have demonstrated positive effects in liver surgery outcomes and in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Omega-3 is suggested to offer potential benefits, particularly in the perioperative care of patients undergoing traumatic procedures. Incorporating omega-3 in such cases is hypothesized to contribute to a reduction in certain surgical outcomes, such as hospitalization duration and length of stay in the intensive care unit. Therefore, comprehensive assessments of adverse effects can aid in identifying the presence of subtle or inconspicuous side effects associated with omega-3.
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- Asma Ouagueni
- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Science, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar;
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- Surgical Research Section, Department of Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 576214, Qatar; (R.M.A.-Z.); (A.A.-A.)
- Department of Chemistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Science, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Acute Care Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 576214, Qatar;
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- Surgical Research Section, Department of Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 576214, Qatar; (R.M.A.-Z.); (A.A.-A.)
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology/Andrology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 576214, Qatar
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Science, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar;
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Rodriguez D, Lavie CJ, Elagizi A, Milani RV. Update on Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Cardiovascular Health. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14235146. [PMID: 36501174 PMCID: PMC9739673 DOI: 10.3390/nu14235146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Twenty percent of deaths in the United States are secondary to cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In patients with hyperlipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia, studies have shown high atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD) event rates despite the use of statins. Given the association of high triglyceride (TG) levels with elevated cholesterol and low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, the American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Cardiology (ACC) cholesterol guidelines recommend using elevated TGs as a "risk-enhancing factor" for ASCVD and using omega 3 fatty acids (Ω3FAs) for patients with persistently elevated severe hypertriglyceridemia. Ω3FA, or fish oils (FOs), have been shown to reduce very high TG levels, hospitalizations, and CVD mortality in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We have published the largest meta-analysis to date demonstrating significant effects on several CVD outcomes, especially fatal myocardial infarctions (MIs) and total MIs. Despite the most intensive research on Ω3FAs on CVD, their benefits have been demonstrated to cluster across multiple systems and pathologies, including autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, chronic kidney disease, central nervous system diseases, and, most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. A review and summary of the controversies surrounding Ω3FAs, some of the latest evidence-based findings, and the current and most updated recommendations on Ω3FAs are presented in this paper.
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Tang Y, Yang Y, Lu X, Liu Q, Li Q, Song X, Wang M, Hu H, Zhou L, Wang Y. Oral therapy of recombinant Subtilisin QK-2 potentiates thrombolytic effect in a carrageenan-induced thrombosis animal model. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Zhang Y, Ding J, Guo H, Liang J, Li Y. Associations of Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Consumption With the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism. A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Front Nutr 2020; 7:614784. [PMID: 33425977 PMCID: PMC7793732 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.614784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of fish and omega-3 fatty acids consumption on the risk of VTE. Methods: A comprehensive literature search in the databases of PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase (up to September 2020), was conducted to identify the prospective cohort studies concerning the associations of fish and omega-3 fatty acids consumption with the risk of VTE. The pooled relative risk (RR) of VTE for the highest vs. lowest category of fish and omega-3 fatty acids consumption, as well as their corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. Results: A total of seven articles with eight prospective cohort studies were included. Specifically, six studies were related to fish consumption, and the overall multi-variable adjusted RR showed no significant relationship between fish consumption and the risk of VTE (RR = 1.02, 95% CI: 0.93-1.11; P = 0.709). In the four studies related to omega-3 fatty acids consumption, the overall multi-variable adjusted RR suggested that omega-3 fatty acids consumption was associated with a lower risk of VTE (RR = 0.89, 95% CI: 0.80-0.98; P = 0.024). Moreover, two studies were related to recurrent VTE, and the overall multi-variable adjusted RR demonstrated a significant inverse association between omega-3 fatty acids consumption and the risk of recurrent VTE (RR = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.25-0.81; P = 0.008). Conclusion: Although current evidence is still insufficient to demonstrate any relationship between fish consumption and the risk of VTE, omega-3 fatty acids consumption seems to be associated with a lower risk of both VTE and recurrent VTE. Further large well-designed prospective cohort studies are warranted to elaborate the issues examined in this study.
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- Yi Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Changsha Social Work College, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Zheng X, Jia R, Li Y, Liu T, Wang Z. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce post-operative risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after surgery for elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures: a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 44:2089-2093. [PMID: 32440816 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04610-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures face elevated risk of post-operative deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, due to the lack of suitable treatment plans after surgery and hospital discharge. This study aimed to investigate the effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in the above-described clinical setting. METHODS Five hundred and seven elderly patients (> 60 years of age) suffering from proximal femoral fractures were recruited. After exclusion, 452 eligible patients were assigned in a random manner to receive either omega-3 fatty acids at the daily dose of 1000 mg or placebo, via oral administration for a period of 30 days after surgery. At the end of intervention, the incidences of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and other related complications were compared between the two study groups. RESULTS Incidences of pulmonary embolism as well as deep vein thrombosis, including events leading to fatality, were significantly reduced by the 30-day omega-3 fatty acid intervention. But other related complications, such as haematoma evacuation, post-operative wound bleed, wound infection with frank pus, and other bleed events that required transfusion, were not affected after omega-3 fatty acid consumption. CONCLUSION Daily supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids decreases the risk of pulmonary embolism as well as symptomatic deep vein thrombosis, after surgery among elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures, without causing elevated risk of bleeding episodes.
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- Xinying Zheng
- Department of Nursing, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Xinhua West Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Nursing, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Xinhua West Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Anesthesia of West Hospital, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Xinhua West Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesia of West Hospital, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Xinhua West Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesia of West Hospital, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Xinhua West Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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Yang S, Lin R, Si L, Li Z, Jian W, Yu Q, Jia Y. Cod-Liver Oil Improves Metabolic Indices and hs-CRP Levels in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. J Diabetes Res 2019; 2019:7074042. [PMID: 31956660 PMCID: PMC6949680 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7074042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of cod-liver oil on metabolic status and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS This study was a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial with the allocation ratio of 1 : 1. The contents of EPA and DHA in cod-liver oil were measured using a gas chromatograph. A total of 550 GDM patients were randomly divided into the intervention group (cod-liver oil) and the control group (placebo, mineral oil), and both groups were given regular dietary care. Glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2-hour plasma glucose (2hPG), lipid profiles, homeostatic model assessment insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and hs-CRP were measured. Primary outcomes were different in HbA1c, FPG, 2hPG, and HOMA-IR between the two groups after 4-week randomization. Secondary outcomes were the blood glucose levels and perinatal complications (pregnancy-induced hypertension, polyhydramnios, premature delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, postpartum infection, premature rupture of membranes, and cesarean section) between the two groups before and after 12-16 weeks of cod-liver oil intervention from middle pregnancy to late pregnancy. RESULTS EPA and DHA were the main components of cod-liver oil with 76 mg/mL and 150 mg/mL, respectively. There was no significant difference for primary outcomes in the levels of HbA1c, FPG, 2hPG, HOMA-IR, and lipid profiles between the two groups (P > 0.05). For the secondary outcomes, the levels of HbA1c, FPG, 2hPG, triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (LDL-C), HOMA-IR, and hs-CRP in the intervention group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The incidence of perinatal complications in the intervention group was lower than that in the control group too (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Cod-liver oil consumption effectively reduced the levels of blood glucose, lipid levels, hs-CRP, and HOMA-IR and the incidence of perinatal complications.
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- Shuli Yang
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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Tani S. Association of a Low Serum Eicosapentaenoic Acid/Arachidonic Acid Ratio with the Risk of Acute Venous Thromboembolism. J Atheroscler Thromb 2017; 24:1011-1013. [PMID: 28539547 PMCID: PMC5656761 DOI: 10.5551/jat.ed079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Shigemasa Tani
- Department of Cardiovascular Center, Nihon University Hospital
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Hu M, Zhang J, Ding R, Fu Y, Gong T, Zhang Z. Improved oral bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of dabigatran etexilate via Soluplus-TPGS binary mixed micelles system. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2017; 43:687-697. [PMID: 28032534 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2016.1278015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The clinical use of dabigatran etexilate (DABE) is limited by its poor absorption and relatively low bioavailability. Our study aimed to explore the potential of a mixed micelle system composed of Soluplus® and D-alpha tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) to improve the oral absorption and bioavailability of DBAE. DBAE was first encapsulated into Soluplus/TPGS mixed micelles by a simple thin film hydration method. The DBAE loaded micelles displayed an average size distribution of around 83.13 nm. The cellular uptake of DBAE loaded micelles in Caco-2 cell monolayer was significantly enhanced by 2-2.6 fold over time as compared with DBAE suspension. Both lipid raft/caveolae and macropinocytosis-mediated the cell uptake of DBAE loaded micelles through P-glycoprotein (P-gp)-independent pathway. Compared with the DBAE suspension, the intestinal absorption of DBAE from DBAE mixed micelles in rats was significantly improved by 8 and 5-fold in ileum at 2 h and 4 h, respectively. Moreover, DBAE mixed micelles were absorbed into systemic circulation via both portal vein and lymphatic pathway. The oral bioavailability of DBAE mixed micelles in rats was 3.37 fold higher than that of DBAE suspension. DBAE mixed micelles exhibited a comparable anti-thrombolytic activity with a thrombosis inhibition rate of 63.18% compared with DBAE suspension in vivo. Thus, our study provides a promising drug delivery system to enhance the oral bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of DBAE.
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- Mei Hu
- a Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems , Ministry of Education, Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems , Ministry of Education, Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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- b Beijing Institute for Drug Control , Beijing , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems , Ministry of Education, Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems , Ministry of Education, Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems , Ministry of Education, Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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Reiner MF, Stivala S, Limacher A, Bonetti NR, Méan M, Egloff M, Rodondi N, Aujesky D, von Schacky C, Lüscher TF, Camici GG, Beer JH. Omega-3 fatty acids predict recurrent venous thromboembolism or total mortality in elderly patients with acute venous thromboembolism. J Thromb Haemost 2017; 15:47-56. [PMID: 27790827 DOI: 10.1111/jth.13553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Essentials The role of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) in recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) is unknown. Association of n-3 FAs with recurrent VTE or total mortality was investigated in 826 patients. Whole blood n-3 FAs were inversely correlated with recurrent VTE or total mortality. Major and non-major bleeding was not increased in patients with higher levels of n-3 FAs. SUMMARY Background The role of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) in recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains unknown. Objectives To investigate the association of n-3 FAs with recurrent VTE or total mortality at 6 months and 3 years. Methods N-3 FAs were assessed in 826 patients aged ≥ 65 years, categorized into low, medium and high based on the 25th and 75th percentile. Mean follow-up was 29 months. Results At 6 months, subjects with medium (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 0.37; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.22-0.62) and high n-3 FA levels (adjusted HR, 0.36; 95% CI, 0.20-0.67) were less likely to develop recurrent VTE or total mortality, compared with those with low n-3 FAs. At 3 years, medium levels (adjusted HR, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.47-0.96) were associated with lower risk of recurrent VTE or total mortality. As compared with low n-3 FAs, the adjusted sub-hazard ratio [SHR] of recurrent VTE was 0.39 (95% CI, 0.15-0.99) in patients with medium and 0.17 (95% CI, 0.03-0.82) in patients with high n-3 FAs. The cumulative incidence of recurrent VTE was lower in the medium and high n-3 FA groups as compared with the low n-3 FA groups, but seems to have worn off after 3 years. The incidence of major and non-major bleeding was not greater in the high n-3 FA group. Conclusion Higher levels of n-3 FAs were associated with a lower risk of recurrent VTE or total mortality in elderly patients with VTE, but not with greater bleeding risk.
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- M F Reiner
- Center for Molecular Cardiology, Laboratory for Platelet Research, University of Zurich, Schlieren, Switzerland
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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- Center for Molecular Cardiology, Laboratory for Platelet Research, University of Zurich, Schlieren, Switzerland
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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- Clinical Trials Unit Bern, Department of Clinical Research, and Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Center for Molecular Cardiology, Laboratory for Platelet Research, University of Zurich, Schlieren, Switzerland
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Preventive Cardiology, Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Schlieren, Switzerland
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- Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Schlieren, Switzerland
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- Center for Molecular Cardiology, Laboratory for Platelet Research, University of Zurich, Schlieren, Switzerland
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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Maalouly G, Ward C, Smayra V, Saliba Y, Aftimos G, Haddad F, Farès N. Fish oil attenuates neurologic severity of antiphospholipid syndrome in a mice experimental model. Nutr Neurosci 2016; 20:563-570. [PMID: 27426873 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2016.1206165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Murine experimental models of antiphospholipid syndrome (eAPLS) showed neurologic dysfunction and therapeutic effect of the anticoagulant enoxaparin is well established. Omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin, tested in neuroinflammation and auto-immunity diseases, might be interesting therapeutic candidates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of these candidates on neurologic severity in eAPLS. METHODS One month after immunization of BALB/c mice with beta-2-glycoprotein I, daily treatments were initiated with enoxaparin (1 mg/kg), omega-3 fatty acids (0.5 g/kg), and curcumin (200 mg/kg) for 3 months. RESULTS Mortality was significantly decreased by enoxaparin and omega-3 treatments. Fish oil and curcumin group exhibited the highest mean of swimming behavior in forced swim test in surviving mice. Mice under omega-3 fatty acids or curcumin presented low anxiety-like behavior in the elevated plus-maze test. Cerebral histopathology revealed heavy inflammatory infiltrates in cortical and subcortical regions with vacuolization, swelling, and degeneration of astrocytes in the control group, with aggravation under curcumin; no infiltrate was retrieved in enoxaparin and omega-3 groups. CONCLUSION Our study is the first to demonstrate a potential therapeutic effect of omega-3 fatty acids in eAPLS. Enoxaparin and omega-3 fatty acids combination would be interesting for further investigation.
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- Georges Maalouly
- a Laboratoire de Recherche en Physiologie et Physiopathologie, Pôle Technologie Santé, Faculté de Médecine , Université Saint Joseph , Beirut , Lebanon
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- b Faculté de Médecine , Université Saint Joseph , Beirut , Lebanon
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- c Faculté de Médecine, service d'anatomopathologie , Université Saint Joseph , Beirut , Lebanon
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- a Laboratoire de Recherche en Physiologie et Physiopathologie, Pôle Technologie Santé, Faculté de Médecine , Université Saint Joseph , Beirut , Lebanon
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- e Faculté de Médecine, Département de Médecine interne , Université Saint Joseph , Beirut , Lebanon
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- a Laboratoire de Recherche en Physiologie et Physiopathologie, Pôle Technologie Santé, Faculté de Médecine , Université Saint Joseph , Beirut , Lebanon
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Dicken BJ, Bruce A, Samuel TM, Wales PW, Nahirniak S, Turner JM. Bedside to bench: The risk of bleeding with parenteral omega-3 lipid emulsion therapy. J Pediatr 2014; 164:652-4. [PMID: 24321533 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2013.10.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2013] [Revised: 10/01/2013] [Accepted: 10/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Our clinical experience led us to reassess the effect of sole omega-3 lipid therapy on hemostasis. We compared thromboelastography platelet mapping in neonatal piglets given sole omega-3 lipid. We identified abnormalities in reaction time (P = .025) and the arachidonic acid pathway (P = .025). The potential for bleeding complications from parenteral omega-3 lipid emulsion therapy in high-risk infants with liver disease has been dismissed but, on the basis of this data, should be reconsidered.
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- Bryan J Dicken
- Pediatric General Surgery, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Pediatric General Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Oshima Y, Niki K, Hiramoto Y, Morimoto S, Takami H, Izumi M. Serum eicosapentaenoic acid/arachidonic acid ratio is low in patients with pulmonary thromboembolism. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 2014; 59:474-7. [PMID: 24418883 DOI: 10.3177/jnsv.59.474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Recently n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been reported to play protective roles against cardiovascular diseases. Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is one of the critical diseases in the circulatory system. However the relationship between n-3 PUFAs and PTE has not been reported. A total of 144 outpatients of the division of cardiology, including 12 of PTE cases, were enrolled in the present study and serum levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and arachidonic acid (AA) were analyzed. We found that the EPA/AA ratio of the patients with PTE (the PTE group) was significantly lower than that of the patients without PTE (the non-PTE group) (p=0.007 for log EPA/log AA ratio). Next, the PTE group was divided into two groups by the presence or absence of malignant carcinoma. The PTE without carcinoma group showed significantly lower EPA/AA ratio than that of the non-PTE group (p=0.002 for log EPA/log AA ratio). However, the PTE with carcinoma group did not show the statistical difference in EPA/AA ratio compared with the non-PTE group (p=0.39). These data indicate that PTE may be associated with a low EPA/AA ratio, although the presence of malignant carcinoma should be taken into account.
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- Yuichi Oshima
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kinki Central Hospital
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