A mini review of nervonic acid: Source, production, and biological functions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125286
Abstract: Nervonic acid (NA) has attracted considerable attention because of its close relationship with brain development. Sources of NA include oil crop seeds, oil-producing microalgae, and other microorganisms. Transgenic technology has also been applied to improve… read more here.
Keywords: mini review; production; production biological; biological functions ... See more keywords
Interesterified trans-free fats rich in sn-2 nervonic acid prepared using Acer truncatum oil, palm stearin and palm kernel oil, and their physicochemical properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.10.054
Abstract: Abstract This study obtained trans -free fats containing nervonic acid, a fatty acid with beneficial effects for mental health. Four fats containing 1.28–2.41% (w/w) nervonic acid were prepared by chemical or enzymatic interesterification of palm… read more here.
Keywords: palm; interesterified fats; trans free; oil ... See more keywords
The Advancements and Prospects of Nervonic Acid Production.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c05770
Abstract: Nervonic acid (NA) is a monounsaturated very long-chain fatty acid (VLCFA) and has been identified with critical biological functions in medical and health care for brain development and injury repair. Yet, the approaches to producing… read more here.
Keywords: metabolic engineering; production; acid; advancements prospects ... See more keywords
A 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase 11 (KCS11) homolog from Malania oleifera synthesizes nervonic acid in plants rich in 11Z-Eicosenoic acid.
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DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpaa125
Abstract: Nervonic acid (24:1) is a major component in nerve and brain tissues and it has important applications in food and pharmaceutical industries. Malania oleifera seeds contain about 40% nervonic acid. However, the mechanism of nervonic… read more here.
Keywords: malania oleifera; 11z eicosenoic; eicosenoic acid; mokcs11 ... See more keywords
Nervonic acid, a long chain monounsaturated fatty acid, improves mitochondrial function in adrenomyeloneuropathy fibroblasts
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DOI: 10.1111/bph.70044
Abstract: Nervonic acid plays a vital role in maintaining normal brain and neuronal function. Nervonic acid has gained increasing attention because of its potential neuroprotective and anti‐inflammatory properties. Nonetheless, the beneficial effects of nervonic acid are… read more here.
Keywords: nervonic acid; acid; long chain; mitochondrial function ... See more keywords
Nervonic acid alleviates radiation-induced early phase lung inflammation by targeting macrophages activation in mice
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1405020
Abstract: Background Patients receiving chest radiation therapy, or exposed to high radiation levels due to accidental nuclear leakage are at risk of radiation-induced lung injury (RILI). In innate immunity, macrophages not only exhibit certain radiation tolerance… read more here.
Keywords: nervonic acid; targeting macrophages; lung; radiation ... See more keywords
Naphthylacetic Acid and Tea Polyphenol Application Promote Biomass and Lipid Production of Nervonic Acid-Producing Microalgae
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2018.00506
Abstract: Mychonastes afer HSO-3-1 is a potential producer of nervonic acid, which could be accumulated to 2–3% of dry cell weight. Improving the productivity of nervonic acid is critical to promote the commercialization of this product.… read more here.
Keywords: tea polyphenol; growth stage; naphthylacetic acid; acid ... See more keywords
Fecal Nervonic Acid as a Biomarker for Diagnosing and Monitoring Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12122764
Abstract: Background/Objectives: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic immune-mediated pathology associated with the dysregulation of lipid metabolism. The administration of nervonic acid, a very long-chain fatty acid, has been shown to improve colonic inflammation in… read more here.
Keywords: nervonic acid; bowel disease; acid; inflammatory bowel ... See more keywords
Quantification of Nervonic Acid in Human Milk in the First 30 Days of Lactation: Influence of Lactation Stages and Comparison with Infant Formulae
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DOI: 10.3390/nu11081892
Abstract: Nervonic acid (24:1 n-9, NA) plays a crucial role in the development of white matter, and it occurs naturally in human milk. This study aims to quantify NA in human milk at different lactation stages… read more here.
Keywords: milk; lactation stages; infant formulae; human milk ... See more keywords
Nervonic acid improves fat transplantation by promoting adipogenesis and angiogenesis
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DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2024.5432
Abstract: Adipose tissue engraftment has become a promising strategy in the field of regenerative surgery; however, there are notable challenges associated with it, such as resorption of 50-90% of the transplanted fat or cyst formation due… read more here.
Keywords: fat transplantation; nervonic acid; acid improves; adipogenesis ... See more keywords