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Differential effects of arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on cell biology and osteoprotegerin synthesis in osteoblast-like cells

Coetzee, Magdalena (University of Pretoria, 2006-03-09)

The purpose of the study was to elucidate the mechanisms by which polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) prevent bone loss. MG-63 human osteoblasts and MC3T3-E1 murine osteoblasts were exposed to the n-6 PUFA arachidonic acid ...
Uptake of arachidonic acid and glucose into isolated human adipocytes

Malipa, Ana Chimuemue Antonio (University of Pretoria, 2008-04-14)

Both plasma glucose concentration and glucose uptake are deranged in insulin resistance. A high free fatty acid plasma level is a potential cause of insulin resistance, and therefore of type 2 diabetes mellitus animals and ...

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