Abstract:Despite the fact that PolyUnsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) are generally accepted to be good for health, the mechanisms of their bona fide benefits still remain elusive. PUFA are particularly enriched in the membrane Phospholipids (PLs) of selective organs, among which skeletal muscles and the cardiovascular system are prime examples. The fatty acid composition of PLs is known to regulate crucial membrane properties, including rigidity, elasticity and plasticity. Since muscle cells undergo repeated cycles of elo… Show more
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