Abstract
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of omega-3 PUFAs, eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosohexanoic acid (DHA) on inflammatory cytokine production in the amnion.Study designAmnion explants were obtained at elective caesarean sections and cultured in vitro with EPA and DHA. IL-8 and IL-6 secretion was determined by ELISA, the role of PPARγ was investigated using specific agonists and antagonists and activity of MMP assessed by gelatin zymography.ResultsA combination of EPA and DHA significantly reduced the concentration of IL-8 and IL-6 released into the supernatant compared to untreated controls (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 221-225 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |