Table 2.
n3- and n6-LCPUFA levels in placenta (μg/g).
| Fatty acid | Chain | Control | S961 | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFAs) | ||||
| Stearidonic acid | 18:4 | 0.44 ± 0.06 | 0.39 ± 0.04* | −11.36 |
| a-Linolenic acid | 18:3 | 3.59 ± 0.39 | 3.08 ± 0.33* | −14.21 |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid | 20:5 | 23.89 ± 2.33 | 16.26 ± 0.80* | −31.94 |
| Docosahexaenoic acid | 22:6 | 874.10 ± 81.83 | 811.65 ± 38.25* | −7.14 |
| Docosapentaenoic acid | 22:5 | 6.03 ± 0.66 | 7.18 ± 0.13* | 19.07 |
| Docosatrienoic acid | 22:4 | 9.93 ± 0.80 | 7.94 ± 0.52* | −20.04 |
| Total | 917.97 ± 87.07 | 846.50 ± 40.07 | −7.79 | |
| Omega-6 fatty acids (n-6 LCPUFAs) | ||||
| g-Linolenic acid | 18:3 | 3.59 ± 0.39 | 3.08±0.33* | −14.21 |
| Linoleic acid | 18:2 | 1487.06 ± 116.34 | 1231.98±58.84* | −17.15 |
| Arachidonic acid | 20:4 | 1807.55 ± 151.40 | 1544.02±74.34* | −14.58 |
| Dihomo-g-linolenic acid | 20:3 | 11.01 ± 0.94 | 9.38±0.43* | −14.80 |
| Eicosadienoic acid | 20:2 | 133.12 ± 13.19 | 110.92±6.98* | −16.68 |
| Docosapentaenoic acid | 22:5 | 539.21 ± 84.81 | 659.32±35.05* | 22.28 |
| Docosatetraenoic acid | 22:4 | 159.83 ± 17.17 | 144.67±7.11* | −9.49 |
| Docosadienoic acid | 22:2 | 20.78 ± 2.27 | 18.66±1.77* | −10.20 |
| Total | 4162.16 ± 386.51 | 3722.03 ± 184.26* | −10.57 | |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM. n = 6 in each group.
*
P < 0.05 vs. control group.