A Higher Proportion of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) When Combined with Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in Omega-3 Dietary Supplements Provides Higher Antioxidant Effects in Human Retinal Cells

• Main Authors: Manuel Saenz de Viteri (Author), María Hernandez (Author), Valentina Bilbao-Malavé (Author), Patricia Fernandez-Robredo (Author), Jorge González-Zamora (Author), Laura Garcia-Garcia (Author), Nahia Ispizua (Author), Sergio Recalde (Author), Alfredo Garcia-Layana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is a key regulator of retinal function and is directly related to the transport, delivery, and metabolism of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n3-PUFA), in the retina. Due to their functions and location, RPE cells are constantly exposed to oxidative stress...