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Fol. Biol. 2002, 48, 89-95

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2002048030089

Modulatory Effects of Long-Chain n-3 Fatty Acids on Cell Functions

M. A. Puertollano, Manuel Antonio de Pablo, G. Álvarez de Cienfuegos

University of Jaén, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Unit of Microbiology, Jaén, Spain

Received January 2002
Accepted March 2002

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