Evaluation of the Effects of Fatty Acids on Inflammation Processes

Abstract

It is known that inflammation plays an important role in the progression of metabolic processes and the development of many diseases. Inflammatory responses of the host to infection are mediated by immune cells, various inflammatory mediators, transcription factors and nuclear receptors. Fatty acids are agents that function in regulating host immune response and maintaining homeostasis. Current studies show the effects of fatty acids on inflammation. Fatty acids involved in the inflammatory responses, especially with the transformation of polyunsaturated fatty acids to eicosanoids. It is known that arachidonic acid derived from omega-6 have proinflammatory properties and EPA-DHA derived from omega-3 have antiinflammatory properties. The aim of this review was to investigate the effects of fatty acids on inflammatory processes.