Relationship between a common variant in the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) clusterand eicosanoid generation in humans

  • Austin G. Hester
  • , Robert C. Murphy
  • , Charis J. Uhlson
  • , Priscilla Ivester
  • , Tammy C. Lee
  • , Susan Sergeant
  • , Leslie R. Miller
  • , Timothy D. Howard
  • , Rasika A. Mathias
  • , Floyd H. Chilton

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Abstract

Background: Genetic variants in the FADS cluster are determinants of arachidonate synthesis, but their role in eicosanoid generation remains unclear. Results: FADS SNP, rs174537 is associated with leukotriene B4 and 5-HETE production from stimulated human blood. Conclusion: A FADS SNP affects the synthesis of 5-lipoxygenase products. Significance: FADS variation may influence inflammation via eicosanoid biosynthesis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)22482-22489
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume289
Issue number32
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 8 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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