Abstract
Abstract We have studied the fatty acids of red cell phospholipids, plasma phospholipids, cholesteryl esters and high density lipoproteins in 19 violent offenders and in 25 age-matched controls. There were highly significant increases in oleic acid (18:ln9) in plasma phospholipids, cholesteryl esters and high density lipoproteins, and there were decreases in arachidonic acid (20:4n6) in the same lipids in the offenders. There were also decreased concentrations of other n6 and n3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the offenders. The reductions in n6 fatty acids were evident without an increase in linoleic acid (18:2n6), therefore it is unlikely that the findings can be explained by altered activity of the delta-6 desaturase enzyme.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
