Delta-6-desaturase gene polymorphism is associated with lipoprotein oxidation in vitro

@seconds_0 @StephenSkolnick @abettertake deletion of a promoter gene for D6 desaturase (D6D) causes decreased susceptibility of serum lipids to peroxidation (in people) (https://t.co/lJNJMDLLI0) and omega-3 depletion causes increased D6D activity (in rat

@NeilShenvi @SeedOilDsrspctr Plasma linoleic acid metabolism varies by polymorphism of Δ-6 desaturase enzyme—the rate-limiting step in conversion of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid to PUFAs (e.g., eicosapentaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, etc.) And don’t