Publications by authors named "Nagisa Makino"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on female reproduction by comparing mice fed with linseed oil (ω3-rich) and soybean oil (ω6-rich).
- Results show that while the levels of certain fatty acids and prostaglandins vary between the two diets, no significant differences in fertility indicators like luteolysis and parturition were observed in the ω3 diet group.
- The findings imply there is a mechanism in linseed oil-fed mice that maintains sufficient levels of 'luteolytic' prostaglandin (PGF) for reproductive processes, even with lower ω6 PUFA availability.