• Title/Summary/Keyword: Omega-6

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화학적 발암과정에서 식이의 ${\omega}6/{$\omega}3$비율이 쥐간의 전암성병변 및 지질과산화물 형성에 미치는 영향 (Dietary ${\omega}6/{$\omega}3$ ratios on the preneoplastic lesions and lipid peroxidation in diethylnitrosamine initiated rat hepatocarcinogenesis)

  • 지선경;최혜미
    • 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회지
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    • 제16권2호
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    • pp.109-116
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    • 1996
  • To study the effect of dietary $\omega 6/\omega 3$ fatty acid ratios on the preneoplastic lesions and lipid peroxidation in rat hepatocellular chemical carcinogenesis, placental glutathione S-transferase(GST-P) positive foci area and numbers, glucose 6-phosphatase(G6Pase) activity, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were measured. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were fed 5 different diets-low $\omega 6/\omega 3$ ratio with fish oil (Low-F), low $\omega 6/\omega 3$ ratio with perilia oil(Low-P), moderate ratio with perilia oil(Moderate), blend of 10 different commercial fats and oils(High-BL) and high $\omega 6/\omega 3$ ratio(High)-for 8 weeks. Hepatocarcinogenesis was induced by modified Ito model. The area of GST-P positive loci was the lowest in Moderate group and in ascending order of Low-F < Low-P < High-BL < High. But statistically, only Moderate and High groups were significantly different. The number of GST-P positive foci showed the same trend as foci area. The activities of G6Pase, membrane stability marker, were increased as $\omega 6/\omega 3$ ratio decreased. Lipid peroxidation values (TBARS) were the lowest in Low-F group and it is significantly different from Moderate, High-BL and High groups. When dietary $\omega 6/\omega 3$ ratio was moderate(4.06), hepatocarcinogenesis was suppressed compared with high or low $\omega 6/\omega 3$ ratios. Blend fat, commonly consumed among Koreans, did not show any suppressive effect on carcinogenesis because of high ratio(6.7). These results suggest that dietary $\omega 6/\omega 3$ ratio influences hepatocellular chemical carcinogenesis. It is recommended that appropriate $\omega 6/\omega 3$ ratio should be around 4.0. and we recommend to use more $\omega 3$ fatty acid in food preparation to reduce the risk of hepatocarcinogenesis.

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오징어 내장의 지방질조성 (Characteristics of Squid Viscera Oil)

  • 김은미;조진호;오세욱;김영명
    • 한국수산과학회지
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    • 제30권4호
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    • pp.595-600
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    • 1997
  • 오징어 가공부산물인 오징어내장을 효과적으로 사용하기 위한 방법으로 내장에서의 지방 추출 및 추출지방의 특성을 살펴보았다. 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1) 원양산과 연안산의 총지방량은 각각 $30.50\%,\;30.25\%$였으며 중성지질은 $96.24\%,\;94.82\%$, 당지질은 $2.63\%,\;2.85\%$, 인지질은 $2.37\%,\;2.34\%$으로 나타났으며 콜레스테롤 함량은 $644mg\%,\;1,224mg\%$를 각각 나타내었다. 2) 원양산 및 연안산 오징어의 주요 지방산은 모두 $C16\;:\;0,\;C18\;:\;1\omega9,\;C20\;:\;4\omega6,\;C20\;:\;5\omega3,\;C22\;:\;6\omega3$으로 나타났으며 중성지방질의 획분조성도 서로 유사하여 품종간의 유의차가 인정되지 않았으나 두군 모두 free fatty acid 함량이 가장 높은 $44.01\%,\;39.63\%$를 각각 나타내었다. 3) 원양산의 분획별 주요지방산은 중성지질획분에서 $C16\;:\;0,\;C18\;:\;1\omega9,\;C20\;:\;4\omega6,\;C20\;:\;5\omega3,\;C22\;:\;5\omega3$, 인지질획분에서 $C16\;:\;0,\;C16\;:\;1\omega7,\;C20\;:\;5\omega3,\;C22\;:\;6\omega3$ 당지질획분에서 $C16\;:\;0,\;C18\;:\;1\omega9,\;C20\;:\;5\omega3,\;C22\;:\;6\omega3$으로 나타났다. 4) 연안산의 분획별 주요지방산은 중성지질획분에서 $C16\;:\;0,\;C18\;:\;1\omega9,\;C20\;:\;4\omega6,\;C20\;:\;5\omega3,\;C22\;:\;6\omega3$로 나타났으며 인지질획분에서는 $C16\;:\;0,\;C18\;:\;1\omega9,\;C22\;:\;6\omega3$로 당질획분에서 $C16\;:\;0,\;C18\;:\;1\omega9,\;C22\;:\;6\omega3$로 나타났다.

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랫드에서 혈액지질 감소에 관한 오메가 6와 3 지방산 비율의 생화학적 메카니즘 (Biochemical mechanism of the ratio of omega 6 to 3 fatty acid on blood lipid reduction in rats)

  • 이승형;김진수;최두형;김창래;엄경환;박병성
    • 한국응용과학기술학회지
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    • 제34권2호
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    • pp.315-326
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    • 2017
  • 본 연구는 차세대 랫드에서 혈액 지질 감소에 관한 식이 내 오메가 6와 3 지방산 비율의 생화학적 메카니즘을 조사하였다. 실험처리군은 오메가 6:오메가 3비율 0 (대조구), 1:1, 8:1, 19:1로 구분하였다. 혈액 중성지방, 총콜레스테롤, 저밀도지질단백질(LDL-C), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), glucose의 수준은 오메가 6:오메가 3 비율 1:1 그룹에서 가장 낮았다. 혈액 고밀도지질단백질(HDL-C), 인지질의 수준은 오메가 6:오메가 3 비율 1:1 그룹이 가장 높았다. HMG-CoA reductase activity는 전체 저리구 가운데 오메가 6:오메가 3 비율 1:1, 8:1 그룹에서 가장 강하게 억제되었으나 분을 통한 스테롤의 배설량은 촉진되었다. 혈액 오메가 6:오메가 3 비율은 섭취한 식이 내 오메가 6:오메가 3 비율 증가에 따른 농도 의존적으로 감소하였다. 본 연구결과는 부모 세대로부터 차세대 랫드에 이르기까지 오메가 6:오메가 3 비율이 8:1 이하로 낮아진 식이를 섭취하면 영양소 대사작용 활성화 메카니즘에 의한 혈액 중 유해지질 감소, 간 기능 유지 및 성장을 자극한다는 새로운 사실을 나타낸다.

들깨 지방수집종의 기름함량 및 오메가 지방산 조성 차이 (Varietal Difference of Oil Content and Omega Fatty Acid omposi tion in Korea Local Perilla)

  • 류수노;이정일;이효승;박충범;성병열
    • 한국작물학회지
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    • 제38권6호
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    • pp.560-565
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    • 1993
  • 우리나라 들깨 수집 재래종 317품종을 공시하여 기름 함량과 오메가 지방산 조성등을 분석 조사하여 고함유 오메가-3 지방산 품종육성에 필요한 기초자료를 얻고자 시험을 실시하였던 바 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 공시 들깨 317품종의 기름 함량은 35.6~55.3% 범위에 있으며 평균치는 44.5%이었다. 2. 공시 317품종의 총 불포화지방산은 92.2%였으나, 포화지방산 함량은 7.8%였으며 지방산조성은 ${\omega}$-9 지방산 (Oleic acid) 함량변이는 9.5~21.37% (평균 15.2%), ${\omega}$-6 지방산(linoleic acid) 함량변이는 9.1~20.4%(평균 13.9)이었으며 ${\omega}$-3 지방산(linolenic acid)은 50.6~70.5% (평균 63.1%)의 변이를 보였다. 3. ${\omega}$-6/${\omega}$-3 지방산의 비율은 0.13~0.34%(평균 0.22%)의 변이를 보였다. 3. ${\omega}$-6/${\omega}$-3 지방산의 비율은 0.13~0.34%(평균 0.22%)의 변이를 보였다. 4. ${\omega}$-3계 지방산 함량은 경북 예천종이 70.5%로 가장 많으면서 ${\omega}$-6/${\omega}$-3 지방산의 비율이 0.13으로 그 함량차이가 가장 큰 것으로 나타났다. 5. 경남 고성종은 ${\omega}$-6/${\omega}$-3 지방산의 비율이 0.13으로 그 함량차이가 가장 큰 것으로 나타났다. 6. 기름 함량과 stearic acid와 ${\omega}$-3계 지방산과는 유의적인 정 상관이었으며 ${\omega}$-6계 지방산과는 고도의 유의한 부의 상관을 보여주었다. ${\omega}$-3계 지방산은 ${\omega}$-6/${\omega}$-3 지방산 비율 및 포화지방산과 고도로 유의한 부의 상관을 보였으며 포화지방산과 불포화지방산간에는 고도의 유의적인 부의 상관이 되었다.

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식이 $\omega3$$\omega6$계 지방산 조성이 제 2세대 쥐의 RBC과 뇌조직 Synaptosome, Microsome 및 Mitochondria의 인지질 및 행동발달에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Dietary $\omega3$ and $\omega6$ Fatty Acids on the Fatty Acid Composition of RBC and Brain Synaptosomal, Microsomal and mitochondrial Phospholipids and on Behavioral Development of Rats)

  • 엄영숙
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • 제29권8호
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    • pp.849-860
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    • 1996
  • The supply of different fatty acids during the development period has significant effects. This study examined the effects of dietary $\omega$3 and $\omega$6 fatty acid compositions on phospholipids (PLs) of RBC and rat brain subcellular fractions (synaptosome, microsome, mitochondria), and on learning ability of the 2nd generation rat. Rats were fed experimental diets 3-4 wks prior to the conception. Early in the lactation period, the feeding mothers were exchanged. Diets consisted of 10% fat(by weight), which was either safflower oil('S') poor in $\omega$3 fatty acids or computer-searched mixed oil('M') with P/M/S ratio, 1/1.4/1 and $\omega$6/$\omega$3 ratio, 6.1/1. The 'S' and 'M' rats were subdivided further into SS, SM, MS & MM rats according to their lactation stauts. At 3 (weaning) & 9 wks of age, the percentage of total $\omega$3 fatty acids to their lactation status. At 3 (weaning) & 9 wks of age, the percentage of total $\omega$3 fatty acids and the ratios of $\omega$3/$\omega$6 fatty acids in PLs of RBC and brain subcellular fractions in SM and MM groups fed milk from the mixed oil-fed mothers for 2 wks tended to be higher than those in SS and MS groups respectively. In contrast, the concentrations of $\omega$6 fatty acids, especially 22:5$\omega$6 in all fractions, were significantly lower in the SM & MM groups compared to those of the SS & MS groups respectively. In contrast, the concentration of $\omega$6 fatty acids, especially 22:5$\omega$6 in all fractions, were significantly lower in the SM & MM groups compared to those of the SS & MS groups, The values for the DHA$\omega$3/22:5$\omega$6 ratios after the lactation period were markedly higher in the groups (SM & MM) which were reared by mixed oil(MO) fed mothers. In carring out Y-water maze at 9th wk of age, the SM(4.2$\pm$0.5) & MM (5.3$\pm$0.5) groups made significantly less errors compared to the SS(6.2$\pm$0.6, p<0.05 compared with SM) & MM (7.2$\pm$0.5, p<0.05 compared with MM) groups which were lactated by the safflower oilfed mothers. Therefore, by feeding a balanced fatty acid diet from the lactation period up to 9 wks of age as compared with the groups fed $\omega$3 fatty acid-deficient diet regardless of mother's diet given before parturition. The levels of DHA(synaptosome) and 22:5$\omega$3 (mitochondria) were positively correlated not only with these values in RBC but also with visual discriminating ability. The levels of DHA and 22:5$\omega$3 in RBC can, therfore, reflect visual discriminatng ability in the rat.

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The effect of long-term supplementation with different dietary ${\omega}-6/{\omega}-3$ ratios on mineral content and ex vivo prostaglandin E2 release in bone of growing rabbits

  • Alnouri, Doha Mustafa;El-Din, Mohamed Fekry Serag;Al-Khalifa, Abdulrhman Salih
    • Nutrition Research and Practice
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    • 제8권4호
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    • pp.360-367
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    • 2014
  • BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The aim of this research was to study the different long term effects of consumption of dietary oil sources with varying omega-6/omega-3 (${\omega}-6/{\omega}-3$) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) ratios on bone marrow fatty acid level, ex vivo prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) release, and mineral content of bone in rabbits. MATERIALS/METHODS: For this purpose, weaning and female New Zealand white rabbits were purchased and randomly divided into five groups and offered ad libitum diets containing 70 g/kg of added oil for 100 days. The dietary lipid treatments were formulated to provide the following ratios of ${\omega}-6/{\omega}-3$ fatty acids: 8.68 soy bean oil (SBO control), 21.75 sesame oil (SO), 0.39 fish oil (FO), 0.63 algae oil (DHA), and 0.68 algae oils (DHA/ARA). DHA and ARA are two types of marine microalgae of the genus Crypthecodinium cohnii. RESULTS: The dietary treatments had significant effects on the bone marrow fatty acids of rabbits. Rabbits fed the FO diet, containing the highest ${\omega}-3$ PUFA concentration, and those fed the SBO diet showed the highest ${\omega}-6$ PUFA. On the other hand, a positive correlation was observed between Ex vivo $PGE_2$ level and the ${\omega}-6/{\omega}-3$ dietary ratio. Significant effects of dietary treatment on femur Ca, P, Mg, and Zn contents were observed in both genders. CONCLUSIONS: Findings of the current study clearly demonstrated that dietary PUFA, particularly ${\omega}-6/{\omega}-3$ and ARA/EPA ratios are important factors in determining bone marrow fatty acid profile, and this in turn determines the capacity of bone for synthesis of $PGE_2$, thereby reducing bone resorption and improving bone mass during growth.

Effects of Dietary Fatty Acids on fatty Acid Pattern in Development Rat Brain Phospholipids - Effects on P/M/S and $\omega$3/$\omega$6 Fatty Acid Ratios -

  • Um, Young-Sook;Chung, Eun-Jung;Lee-Kim, Yang-Cha
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • 제31권5호
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    • pp.897-905
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    • 1998
  • Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA), a $\omega$3 series fatty acid and arachidonic acid(AA). a $\omega$6 series fatty acid were found in relatively high concentrations in the phospholipids(PLs) of cell membranes of nerve tissues, and they can be affected by various factors. The present study examined the effects of dietary $\omega$6 and $\omega$3 fatty acid composition on P/M/S and on $\omega$3/$\omega$6 fatty acid ratios in brain PLs of 2nd generation rats. The expeimental diets consisted of 10% fat(by wt), which were computer- searched mixed oil('M') with P/M/S ratio, 1 : 1.4 : 1 and $\omega$6/$\omega$3 ratio, 6 : 1 and safflower oil('S') poor in $\omega$3 fatty acids. The experimental diets were started 3-4 wks prior to conception. During the lactation period, the feeding mothers were switched 1 wk after birth and provided the pups for 2 wks with milk which had compositions different from that of their natural mother. The same diet as their mothers was provided from weaning to 9 wks of age. The 'M'and 'S' rats were again subdivided into MM, MS, SS, SM rats according to diet which their lactating mothers were fed from the begining of the experiment. The relative percentage of P/M/S fatty acids in brain PLs in all experimental groups converged to a very similar value at 9 wks of age, indicating the existence of a control mechanism for the degree of fatty acids, unsaturation. The $\omega$3/$\omega$6 fatty acid ratios of brain PLs converged to about 1.0 in MM & SM groups and to 0.7 in SS & MS groups, suggesting also the existence of some balance between $\omega$3 and $\omega$6 fatty acids in developing rat brain. The concentrations of $\omega$3 fatty acids, especially DHA, in the SM group were increased and became similar to those in MM group at 9 wks of age. The increase in DHA of brain PLs was counterbalanced b)r a decrease in 22 5$\omega$6. Therefore, the ratios of 22 : 6$\omega$6/22 : 5$\omega$6 were higher in both MM & SM groups than those of SS & MS groups at 9 wak of age. Although dietary $\omega$3 and $\omega$6 fatty acids affected 22 : 6$\omega$S and 22 : 5$\omega$6 contained in rat brain PLs reciprocally, the relative percentage of AA did not appear to be significantly influenced by the diet in all groups at 9 wks of age, suggesting that a mechanism for the maintenance of a certain level of AA in brain PLs exists. In conclusion, the $\omega$3/$\omega$6 fatty acid and 22 : 6$\omega$3/22 : 5$\omega$6 ratios, but not P/M/S ratio, of rat brain PLs were affected by the postnatal dietary changes. Futher studies are required to clarify the mechanism(S) of ensuring a certain level of DHA and of maintaining a similar level of AA in rat brain PLs after. weaning(9 wk) regardless of prenatal and postnatal dietary changes. (Korean J Nutrition 31(5) : 897-905, 1998)

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銀Ion 및 역상(逆相) HPLC를 이용(利用)한 입체이성체적(立體異性體的) 분석(分析)에 의한 은행종실유(銀杏種實油)의 트리글리세리드의 분자종(分子種)에 관한 연구(硏究) (The Stereospecific Analysis of the Triacylglycerols of Ginkgo Nut Oils by High-Performace Liquid Chromatography(HPLC) in the Silver Ion and Reversed Phase Modes)

  • 조용계;우효경;김훈숙
    • 한국응용과학기술학회지
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.61-76
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    • 1997
  • Triacylglycerols of the seeds of Ginkgo biloba have been resolved by high-performace liquid chromatography(HPLC} in the silver-ion and reverse-phase modes. The fatty acids were identified by a combination of capillary gas chromatography and gas-chromatography /mass spectrometry as the methyl and /or picolinyl ester. The main components are $C_{18:2{\omega}6}$(39.0mol%), $C_{18:1{\omega}7}$(asclepic acid 21.5mol%), and $C_{18:1{\omega}9}$(oleic acid, 13.8mol%). Considerable amounts of unusual acid such as $C_{20:3{\Delta}^{5,11,14}$ (5.7mol%), $C_{18:2{\Delta}^{5,9}$(2.8mol%), and $C_{18:3}{\Delta}^{5,9,12}$(1.6mol%), were checked. In addition, an anteiso-branched fatty acid, 14-methylhexadecanoic acid, was also present as a minor component(0.9 mol%). The triacylglycerols were separated into 17 fractions by reverse-phase HPLC, and the fractionation was achieved according to the partition numnber(PN) in which a ${\Delta}^5$-non methylene interrupted double bond($^5$-NMDB) showed different behaviour from a methylene interrupted double bond in a molecule with a given cahinlength. Silver-ion HPLC exhibited excellent resolution in which fractions(23 fractions) were resolved on the basis of the number and configuration of double bonds. In this instance, the strength of interaction of a ${\Delta}^5$-NMDB system with silver ions seemed to be weaker than a methylene interrupted double bond system. The principal triacylglycerol species are as follows ; $(C_{18:2{\omega}6)2}/C_{18:1{\omega}7}$, $C_{18:1{\omega}9}/C_{18:1{\omega}7}/C_{18:2{\omega}6}$, $(C_{18:1{\omega}7)2}/C_{18:2{\omega}6}$, $C_{16:1{\omega}7}/C_{18:1{\omega}9}/C_{20:3}{\Delta}^{5,11,14}$, $C_{16:1{\omega}7}/C_{18:1{\omega}7}/C_{20:3}{\Delta}^{5,11,14}$, $C_{18:1{\omega}9}/C_{18:1{\omega}7}/C_{18:2{\omega}6}$, $C_{18:1{\omega}9}/C_{18:2}{\Delta}^{5,5}/C_{20:3}{\Delta}^{5,11,14}$, $(C_{18:1{\omega}7)2}/C_{18:2{\omega}6}$ and $(C_{18:1{\omega}9)2}/C_{18:2{\omega}6}$, while simple triacylglycerols without $C_{18:2{\omega}6})_3$ were not present. Stereospecific analysis showed that fatty acids with ${\Delta}^5$-NMDB system and saturated chains were predominantly located at the site of sn-3 carbon of glycerol backbones. It is evident that there is asymmetry in the distribution of fatty acids in the TG molecules of Ginkgo nut oils.

Linoleic acid 함량과 $omega6/$omega3$비율이 침수속박 스트레스에 의한 위궤양의 발병에 미 치는 영향 (Effect of Linoleic Acid Content and $omega6/$omega3$ Ratio on the Induction of Gastric Ulcer in the Experimental Rat Model)

  • 변기원;김창임;최혜미
    • 동아시아식생활학회지
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    • 제8권2호
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    • pp.126-136
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    • 1998
  • This study was designed to determine the effects of linoleic acid contents and $\omega$ 6/$\omega$3 ratios on the induction of gastric ulcer by water immersion and restraint stress. Sprague-Dawley rats were fed 5diets containing 7% fat(w/w) for 6weeks. These diet groups were Lh, Mh, Hh, Mm, Ml, : 3 different linoleic acid levels(0.3% of energy(L). 3.5(M), 10(H) and 3 different $\omega$6/$\omega$3 ratios (11(1), 33(m), 100(h) with beef tallow, sunflower or fish oil. The Lh group showed a significantly higher ulcer index (UI) than the Mh and Hh groups(p<0.05). At the same linoleic levels, the UI had no significant difference within the $\omega$6/$\omega$3 ratios. The Mh group showed significantly higher (p<0.05) PGE2 and TBX2 content than any other group. Pearson's correlation coeffcients between UI and PGE2 and TBX2 had a negatively significant correlation(p<0.05). Linoleic acid of gastric mucosal phospholipids was reflected by the diet, but was not significantly different. The most significant finding of this study is that not only the absolute amount of linoleic acid, but also the $\omega$6/$\omega$3 ratios are important factors for the prevention of gastric ulcer.

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비만아와 정상체중아의 혈청 인지질 지방산 조성의 비교 (Fatty Acid Composition of Serum Phospholipids in Ohese Children Compared with Age and Sex-Hatched Normal Weight Children)

  • 김은경;지경아;정은정;엄영숙;박태선
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • 제35권1호
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    • pp.60-68
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    • 2002
  • Purpose of this study was to compare serum phospholipid fatty acid composition of obese children with that of normal weight children reside in Kangnung area. Subjects were consisted of 56(41 boys and 15 girls) moderately or severely obese elementary school children, and age and sex-matched normal weight children as a control group. Level of serum phospholipid fatty acids was measured by thin layer chromatography(TLC) followed by gas chromatography(GLC). for male subjects, serum triglyceride(121 $\pm$ 4.7mg/dl) and total cholesterol(180 $\pm$ 37.1mg/dl) concentrations were significantly(p < 0.05) higher in obese group than those for control group(81.5 $\pm$ 2.5mg/dl and 161 $\pm$ 32.0mg/dl, respectively). Obese group showed significantly higher percentage of serum phospholipid myristic acid(C14:0) than the value for control group in both male and female subjects. Obese male subjects had significantly higher percentages of palmitoleic acid(16 : 1), oleic acid(18 : 1), dihomo-${\gamma}$-linoleic acid(20 : 3, $\omega$6) and docosatetraenoic acid(22 : 4, $\omega$6), and lower percentages of eicosenoic acid(20 : 1, $\omega$6), docosapentaenoic acid(22 : 5, $\omega$6), EPA(22 : 5, $\omega$3) and DHA (22 : 6, $\omega$3) compared to values for control male subjects. For male subjects, obese group showed significantly higher ratios of 16 : 1($\omega$9)/16 : 0 and 18 : 1($\omega$9)/18 : 0, and significantly lower ratios of 22 : 5($\omega$6)/22 4($\omega$6), and 22 : 6($\omega$3)/22 : 5($\omega$3) compacted to values for the control group. But there was not significant differences in elongation and desaturation indices of serum phospholipids fatty acid metabolism between obese and control group in female subjects. Most of anthropometric measurements related to obesity were negatively correlated with the percentages of PUFA, $\omega$3 fatty acids or DHA(22 : 6, $\omega$3), and positively correlated with the percentage of myristic acid(14 : 0) or $\omega$6/$\omega$3 ratio in serum phospholipids. Serum triglyceride concentration was negatively correlated with the percentage of PUFA or $\omega$3 fatty acids, and positively correlated with $\omega$6/$\omega$3 ratio in serum phospholipids. These results indicate that obesity related changes in blood lipid levels and metabolism are more significant in male subjects than in female subjects. Also changes in serum phospholipid fatty acid composition observed in obese children appear to demonstrate the increased susceptibility of these children to cardiovascular disease and other related chronic diseases.