The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), in the free fatty acid (FFA) form, has been demonstrated to reduce adenoma number and size in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. However, the mechanistic basis of the antineoplastic activity of EPA in the colorectum remains unclear. We tested the hypothesis that EPA-FFA negatively modulates synthesis of and signaling by prostaglandin (PG) E(2) in human colorectal cancer (CRC) cells. EPA-FFA induced apoptosis of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2-positive human HCA-7 CRC cells in vitro. EPA-FFA in cell culture medium was incorporated rapidly into phospholipid membranes of HCA-7 human CRC cells and acted as a substrate for COX-2, leading to reduced synthesis of PGE(2) and generation of PGE(3). Alone, PGE(3) bound and activated the PGE(2) EP4 receptor but with reduced affinity and efficacy compared with its "natural" ligand PGE(2). However, in the presence of PGE(2), PGE(3) acted as an antagonist of EP4 receptor-dependent 3',5' cyclic adenosine monophosphate induction in naturally EP4 receptor-positive LoVo human CRC cells and of resistance to apoptosis in HT-29-EP4 human CRC cells overexpressing the EP4 receptor. We conclude that EPA-FFA drives a COX-2-dependent "PGE(2)-to-PGE(3) switch" in human CRC cells and that PGE(3) acts as a partial agonist at the PGE(2) EP4 receptor.

Intakes of the highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA, ≥20 Carbons, ≥3 double bonds) eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5n-3; EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3, DHA) greater than 0.25 g/d are currently recommended for health benefits. Targets for omega-3 blood biomarkers have also been proposed based on associations with protection against coronary heart disease mortality. The relationship between diet intakes and blood biomarkers is not well defined, particularly differences between men and women. North American intakes and blood biomarkers of EPA and DHA are typically below recommendations and targets. To address this disparity, adherence to dietary advice strategies to increase EPA + DHA intake was investigated over one year. Adherence was sustained up to 12 weeks and long-term adherence was well characterized by the % of DHA in erythrocytes. For women, n-3 HUFA blood biomarkers increased following nutraceutical or combined strategy dietary advice but not seafood or functional food advice. To assist in the assessment of EPA + DHA intakes, food sources of EPA and DHA in Canada were incorporated into a semi-quantitative, nutrient-specific food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and validated. The FFQ is an adequate tool for estimating habitual EPA and DHA intake and ranking Canadian adults by their intakes. The blood biomarker response to recommended intakes of 0.25, 0.5 and 1 g/d EPA + DHA was also characterized in adult men and women. Blood n-3 HUFA biomarkers increased in a dose-dependent manner and aligned with blood targets associated with primary cardiac arrest risk reduction. Sex differences in the DHA:EPA ratio in blood observed with low intakes at baseline disappeared following 0.25 g/d EPA + DHA. These findings are applicable towards informing achievable dietary guidelines for EPA + DHA intake and improving measurement of EPA + DHA intake in relation to blood n-3 HUFA biomarkers.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Australia, 2003.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento CientÃfico e TecnolÃgico / This work aimed to develop refining processes, chemical alcoholysis followed by separation of fatty acids using the complexation with urea technique for the synthesis of poly-unsaturated esters from waste of fish oils. The special crude fish oil was purchased from Company Campestre - SÃo Paulo. Initially this oil has undergone a process of physical and chemical refining. From the refined oil, an alcoholysis process was carried out to obtain the mixture of free fatty acids. From the hydrolyzed material were obtained 32.78% p/p of PUFAs against 19.73% p/p of ω-3 concentrates. The free fatty acids were separated using the complexation with urea technique. The best operating conditions for separation of the fatty acids was: ratio 7:1 (urea / oil) and the crystallization temperature at -23ÂC for a time of 20 hours. After treatment of the material, the total PUFAs production was 47.87%, a ω-3 concentration of 27.59% with a saturated fraction of 4.48%. When the temperature was raised to -10ÂC, the PUFAs production was halved, reaching the value of 28.08% and 25.49% of ω-3 which was slightly altered and a saturated fraction of 42.44%. For the ester synthesis was mounted a statistical factor of two levels in order to determine the parameters which optimized the process. In the synthesis phase, the combination of temperature, glycerin concentration and catalyst was significant, and it was observed a greater influence of the glycerin concentration due to the excessive use of glycerin to favor the formation of the ester. After the analysis of the kinetic results was observed that the interactions temperature-glycerin and temperature-glycerin-catalyst were not significant (below 95%). The response interaction graphic showed the least free fatty acids index after one hour of reaction, and that the greater interaction was glycerin (5%)-catalyst (3%). It was concluded that the yields to obtain the polyunsaturated ω-3 and ω -6 from the waste of fish oil were satisfactory (85,3%). Therefore, it is concluded that it is feasible the synthesis of polyunsaturated esters of marine oils from fish waste, because this technology provides important results to avoid environmental impacts, reduce imports of fish oils and, consequently, reduce improper fishing. The aquaculture industry may be stocked with diets enriched with EPA and DHA for shrimp and fish farming, besides contributing to supply ω-3 for nutraceutical purposes. / Este trabalho teve o objetivo de desenvolver os processos de refino, alcoÃlise quÃmica seguida da separaÃÃo dos Ãcidos graxos utilizando a tÃcnica da complexaÃÃo com urÃia para a sÃntese de Ãsteres poli-insaturados a partir de resÃduos de Ãleos de pescado. O Ãleo bruto especial de peixe foi adquirido da Empresa Campestre â SÃo Paulo. Inicialmente este Ãleo sofreu um processo de refino fÃsico e quÃmico. A partir do Ãleo refinado, foi realizado um processo de alcoÃlise para se obter a mistura de Ãcidos graxos livres. Do material hidrolisado, foram obtidos 32,78% p/p de PUFAs contra 19,73% p/p de concentrados de ω-3. Os Ãcidos graxos livres foram separados utilizando-se a tÃcnica da complexaÃÃo com urÃia. As melhores condiÃÃes operacionais para separaÃÃo dos Ãcidos graxos foram: a relaÃÃo 7:1 (urÃia/Ãleo) e a temperatura de cristalizaÃÃo a -23ÂC por um tempo de 20 horas. ApÃs o tratamento do material, a produÃÃo total de PUFAs foi de 47,87%, uma concentraÃÃo de ω-3 de 27,59% com uma fraÃÃo saturada de 4,48%. Quando se elevou a temperatura para -10ÂC, a produÃÃo de PUFAs reduziu pela metade, atingindo o valor de 28,08% e 25,49% de ω-3, que pouco foi alterada e uma fraÃÃo de saturados de 42,44%. Para a sÃntese do Ãster de glicerina foi montado um fatorial estatÃstico de dois nÃveis a fim de se determinar os parÃmetros que otimizaram o processo. Na fase de sÃntese, a conjugaÃÃo de temperatura, concentraÃÃo de glicerina e catalisador foram significantes, tendo sido observado uma maior influÃncia da concentraÃÃo de glicerina, em virtude do uso excessivo de glicerina para favorecer a formaÃÃo do Ãster. ApÃs as anÃlises dos resultados cinÃticos, foi observado que as interaÃÃes temperatura-glicerina e temperatura-glicerina-catalisador nÃo foram significantes (abaixo de 95%). O grÃfico da interaÃÃo para resposta mostrou o menor Ãndice de Ãcidos graxos livres apÃs uma hora de reaÃÃo, e que a maior interaÃÃo foi glicerina (5%)-catalisador (3%). Foi concluÃdo que os rendimentos para obtenÃÃo dos poli-insaturados ω-3 e ω -6 dos resÃduos de Ãleo de pescado foram satisfatÃrios (85,3%). Conclui-se, portanto, que à viÃvel a sÃntese de Ãsteres poli-insaturados de Ãleos marinhos a partir de rejeitos de pescados, pois esta tecnologia proporciona resultados importantes para evitar impactos ambientais, diminuir as importaÃÃes de Ãleos de peixe e, consequentemente, reduzir a pesca indevida. O setor aquÃcola poderà ser abastecido com raÃÃes enriquecidas com EPA e DHA para camarÃes e peixes de cultivo, alÃm de contribuir para oferta de ω-3 para fins nutracÃuticos.

Orientador: Neura Bragagnolo / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-25T00:18:08Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Madalozzo_ElisangelaSerenato_D.pdf: 1974055 bytes, checksum: 6fd74ba9c2af5e4b7776a2009fb74e3c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014 / Resumo: O colesterol é um dos mais importantes esteróis existentes nos tecidos animais, podendo apresentar-se na forma livre ou como ésteres de colesterol. Comporta-se de maneira particular em relação à oxidação por apresentar uma ligação dupla entre o carbono 5 e 6 da estrutura cíclica, originando produtos de oxidação, denominados óxidos de colesterol (COP¿s), principalmente quando exposto a temperaturas elevadas, iniciadores de radicais, luz, metais ou à combinação destes fatores. Por isso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi constatar o impacto do uso de diferentes antioxidantes (eritorbato de sódio, bixina e ácido cítrico) na degradação térmica do colesterol em sistemas modelo na presença de metais (mioglobina) e de ácidos graxos com diferentes graus de insaturação (ácido oleico, ácido eicosapentaenoico - EPA e ácido palmítico) sob fluxo constante de O2 (10 mL/min). A ação dos antioxidantes, pró-oxidante e ácidos graxos foi monitorada pela degradação do colesterol e consequente formação de COP¿s e alteração na composição de ácidos graxos, bem como pela degradação dos antioxidantes adicionados aos sistemas modelo submetidos a temperaturas de 130, 160 e 230°C. Para avaliar a interação entre o colesterol e os diferentes compostos nos sistemas modelo foi realizado um planejamento experimental do tipo Plackett & Burman para cada temperatura estudada. Os resultados demosntraram que o sistema modelo constituído de colesterol, bixina, ácido oleico e mioglobina (ensaio 11) foi o que apresentou a maior degradação do colesterol e maior concentração de óxidos. Já o sistema modelo que apresentou a menor degradação do colesterol foi o 1 que apresenta em sua composição colesterol, eritorbato de sódio, ácido cítrico e mioglobina. Para a temperatura de 230°C os ensaios que apresentaram a menor degradação continham colesterol, eritorbato de sódio, ácido cítrico e mioglobina (ensaio 1) e eritorbato de sódio, bixina e ácido palmítico (ensaio 2). Cinco COP¿s foram identificados e quantificados nos sistemas (7-ceto, 7?-OH, 7?-OH, 5,6?-epóxido e 5,6?-epóxido). O óxido encontrado em maior quantidade nas temperaturas de 130 e 160°C foi o 5,6?-epóxido, já na temperatura de 230°C foi o 7-ceto. Esses resultados demonstram que a maior formação de COP¿s está diretamente relacionada com a maior degradação do colesterol nas temperaturas estudadas / Abstract: Cholesterol is one of the most important sterols in animal tissue in its free form or as esters. This compound presents an unique behavior in relation to oxidation since it has a double bond between carbons 5 and 6 of the cyclic structure, generating oxidation products, the so called cholesterol oxides (COP's), especially when exposed to high temperature, radical initiators, light, metal or a combination of these factors. Therefore, the aim of this study was to study the impact of different antioxidants (sodium erythorbate, citric acid and bixin) on thermal degradation of cholesterol in model systems in the presence of metals (myoglobin) and fatty acids with different degrees of unsaturation (oleic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid - EPA and palmitic acid) at constant O2 flow (10 ml/min). The effect of antioxidants, pro-oxidant and fatty acids was monitored by the degradation of cholesterol and the consequent formation of COP¿s, by the changes in the fatty acid composition, as well as by the degradation of the antioxidants added to model systems subjected to 130, 160 and 230°C. To evaluate the interaction between cholesterol and the different compounds present in the model systems a Plackett & Burman experimental design was carried out in each temperature. The model system containing cholesterol, bixin, oleic acid and myoglobin (sample 11) showed the highest degradation of cholesterol and concentration of COP¿s. The lowest degradation of cholesterol was observed in sample 1, containing cholesterol, sodium erythorbate, citric acid and myoglobin. At 230°C, the samples that showed the lowest degradation contained cholesterol, sodium erythorbate, citric acid and myoglobin (sample 1) and sodium erythorbate, bixin and palmitic acid (sample 2). Five COP's were identified and quantified in the model systems (7-keto, 7?-OH, 7?-OH, 5,6?-epoxide and 5,6?-epoxide). The COP present in the highest content at 130°C and 160°C was 5,6?-epoxide, and at 230°C, 7-keto. These results demonstrated that a high formation of COP¿s is directly related to a high degradation of cholesterol at the studied temperatures / Doutorado / Ciência de Alimentos / Doutora em Ciência de Alimentos

The American Heart Association recommends consuming fish (particularly oily fish) at least two times per week, which would provide ae 0.5 g/day of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) + docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for cardiovascular disease risk reduction. Previous analyses indicate that this recommendation is not being met; however, few studies have assessed different ethnicities, subpopulations requiring additional n-3 fatty acid intake (i.e., children and pregnant and/or lactating women), or deciles of intake. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2008 was used to assess n-3 fatty acid intake from foods and supplements in the US population, according to age, sex, and ethnicity. A unique "EPA equivalents" factor, which accounts for potential conversion of shorter-chain n-3 fatty acids, was used to calculate total long-chain n-3 fatty acid intake. Data are reported for 24,621 individuals. More than 90% consumed less than the recommended 0.5 g/day from food sources (median = 0.11 g/day; mean = 0.17 g/day). Among the top 15% of n-3 fatty acid consumers, fish was the largest dietary contributor (71.2%). Intake was highest in men aged 20 years or more, and lowest in children and women who are or may become pregnant and/or are lactating. Among ethnicities, intake was lowest in Mexican-Americans. Only 6.2% of the total population reported n-3 fatty acid supplement use, and this did not alter median daily intake. Additional strategies are needed to increase awareness of health benefits (particularly among Mexican-Americans and women of childbearing age) and promote consumption of oily fish or alternative dietary sources to meet current recommendations.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(農学) / 甲第21379号 / 農博第2303号 / 新制||農||1071(附属図書館) / 学位論文||H30||N5152(農学部図書室) / 京都大学大学院農学研究科応用生命科学専攻 / (主査)教授 栗原 達夫, 教授 植田 充美, 教授 小川 順 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Agricultural Science / Kyoto University / DGAM

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(農学) / 甲第23253号 / 農博第2460号 / 新制||農||1085(附属図書館) / 学位論文||R3||N5343(農学部図書室) / 京都大学大学院農学研究科応用生命科学専攻 / (主査)教授 小川 順, 教授 阪井 康能, 教授 栗原 達夫 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Agricultural Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

No / The effects of a conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) mixture of single isomers (50:50, w/w, cis9,trans11:trans10,cis12) and the individual isomers on (a) the production of resting and calcium ionophore stimulated 14C-eicosanoids and (b) the incorporation of 14C-arachidonic acid (AA) into membrane phospholipids of human saphenous vein endothelial cells were investigated. The CLA mixture and the individual isomers were found to inhibit resting production of 14C-prostaglandin F2a by 50, 43 and 40%, respectively. A dose dependent inhibition of stimulated 14C-prostaglandins was observed with the CLA mixture (IC50 100 ¿M). The cis9,trans11 and trans10,cis12 (50 ¿M) isomers individually inhibited the overall production of stimulated 14C-prostaglandins (between 35 and 55% and 23 and 42%, respectively). When tested at a high concentration (100 ¿M), cis9,trans11 was found to inhibit eicosanoid production in contrast to trans10,cis12 that caused stimulation. The overall degree of 14C-AA incorporation into membrane phospholipids of the CLA (mixture and individual isomers) treated cells was found to be lower than that of control cells and the cis9,trans11 isomer was found to increase the incorporation of 14C-AA into phosphatidylcholine. Docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid and linoleic acid did not alter the overall degree of incorporation of 14C-AA. The results of this study suggest that both isomers inhibit eicosanoid production, and although trans10,cis12 exhibits pro-inflammatory activity at high concentrations, the CLA mixture maintains its beneficial anti-inflammatory action that contributes to its anti-carcinogenic and anti-atherogenic properties.

No / Chronic wounds often result from prolonged inflammation involving excessive polymorphonuclear leukocyte activity. Studies show that the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids found in fish oils generate bioactive lipid mediators that reduce inflammation and polymorphonuclear leukocyte recruitment in numerous inflammatory disease models. The purpose of this study was to test the hypotheses that boosting plasma levels of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids with oral supplementation would alter lipid mediator levels in acute wound microenvironments and reduce polymorphonuclear leukocyte levels. Eighteen individuals were randomized to 28 days of either eicosapentaenoic + docosahexaenoic acid supplementation (Active Group) or placebo. After 28 days the Active Group had significantly higher plasma levels of eicosapentaenoic (p<0.001) and docosahexaenoic acid (p<0.001) than the Placebo Group and significantly lower wound fluid levels of two 15-lipoxygenase products of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, [9- hydroxyoctadecadienoic (HODE) acid (p = 0.033) and15-hydroxyeicosatrienoic acid (HETrE) (p = 0.006)], at 24 hours post wounding. The Active Group also had lower mean levels of myeloperoxidase, a leukocyte marker, at 12 hours and significantly more re-epithelialization on Day 5 post wounding. We suggest that lipid mediator profiles can be manipulated by altering polyunsaturated fatty acid intake to create a wound microenvironment more conducive to healing.