Table 3:
n3- and n6-LCPUFA levels in fetal plasma (μg/ml).
| Fatty acid | Chain | Control | S961 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFAs) | ||||
| Stearidonic acid | 18:4 | 0.19 ± 0.02 | 0.2 ± 0.03 | 7.34 |
| a-Linolenic acid | 18:3 | 1.14 ± 0.24 | 0.77 ± 0.08* | −31.82 |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid | 20:5 | 6.04 ± 0.50 | 6.04 ± 0.91 | 0.05 |
| Docosahexaenoic acid | 22:6 | 147.72 ± 14.71 | 170.87 ± 12.45* | 15.67 |
| Docosapentaenoic acid | 22:5 | 1.53 ± 0.14 | 2 ± 0.13* | 30.36 |
| Docosatrienoic acid | 22:4 | 1.19 ± 0.30 | 1.08 ± 0.30* | −9.56 |
| Total | 157.82 ± 15.92 | 180.96 ± 13.91* | 14.66 | |
| Omega-6 fatty acids (n-6 LCPUFAs) | ||||
| g- Linolenic acid | 18:3 | 1.14 ± 0.24 | 0.77 ± 0.08* | −31.82 |
| Linoleic acid | 18:2 | 163.37 ± 14.48 | 198.44 ± 12.07* | 21.47 |
| Arachidonic acid | 20:4 | 161.02 ± 28.15 | 140.11 ± 2.82* | −12.99 |
| Dihomo-g-linolenic acid | 20:3 | 0.95 ± 0.20 | 0.84 ± 0.05* | −12.46 |
| Eicosadienoic acid | 20:2 | 9.7 ± 2.13 | 10.07 ± 1.86* | 3.86 |
| Docosapentaenoic acid | 22:5 | 36.76 ± 4.25 | 39.92 ± 3.97* | 8.58 |
| Docosatetraenoic acid | 22:4 | 3.11 ± 0.53 | 2.66 ± 0.10* | −14.49 |
| Docosadienoic acid | 22:2 | 1.64 ± 0.38 | 1.7 ± 0.45* | 4.00 |
| Total | 377.68 ± 50.36 | 394.51 ± 21.41* | 4.46 | |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM. n = 6 in each group.
*
P < 0.05 vs. control group.