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Omega-3 fatty acids and zinc in neuronal cell homeostasis and survival

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posted on 2014-12-01, 00:00 authored by Vidanelage Damitha De Mel
The main focus of this research was to investigate possible link between zinc, DHA, apoptosis and cell survival. Study also analyses the benefits of omega-3 FA’s and the link between free zinc availability to neurodegeneration. Furthermore, this study was focused on developing a suitable cell culture model for neuronal research.

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xi, 256 pages : illustrations, some coloured

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eng

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Research doctorate

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PhD

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C Suphioglu

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Faculty of Science

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Engineering and Built Environment

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    omega-3 fatty acidszincdocosahexenoic acid (DHA)apoptosisneurodegenerationCell Development, Proliferation and DeathBiochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified

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