Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation Accelerates Nerve Regeneration and Prevents Neuropathic Pain Behavior in Mice

• Main Authors: Rafaela V. Silva (Author), Julia T. Oliveira (Author), Bruna L. R. Santos (Author), Fabiana C. Dias (Author), Ana M. B. Martinez (Author), Cleverton K. F. Lima (Author), Ana L. P. Miranda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fish oil (FO) is the main source of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs), which display relevant analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Peripheral nerve injury is driven by degeneration, neuroinflammation, and neuronal plasticity which results in neuropathic pain (NP) symp...