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n-6 Fatty acids and nervous system disorders

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Medicinal Fatty Acids in Inflammation

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The relationship between n-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs) and nervous system disorders is a subject of emerging interest. In one specific area, the peripheral neuropathy of diabetes, the role of n-6 EFAs is now well established. In other areas, including schizophrenia and dyskinesias, much less work has been done although there is tantalising evidence that n-6 EFAs may be involved. This review will primarily concentrate on diabetic neuropathy with a short section drawing attention to the few key papers in these disorders.

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  1. Scotia Research Institute, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TZ, Scotland, UK

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  1. Division of Rheumatology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, 12208, USA

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Horrobin, D.F. (1998). n-6 Fatty acids and nervous system disorders. In: Kremer, J.M. (eds) Medicinal Fatty Acids in Inflammation. Progress in Inflammation Research. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-8825-7_5

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-8825-7_5

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