Abstract
Activation of inflammasome signaling can produce harmful inflammation. In this issue of Immunity, Yan et al. (2013) suggest that omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in marine oils can suppress activation of NLRP3 and NLRP1b inflammasomes.
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MeSH terms
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Animals
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Carrier Proteins / metabolism*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
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Docosahexaenoic Acids / pharmacology*
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid / pharmacology*
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Inflammasomes / metabolism*
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Inflammation / prevention & control*
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Macrophages / drug effects*
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NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein
Substances
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Carrier Proteins
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Inflammasomes
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NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein
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Nlrp3 protein, mouse
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Docosahexaenoic Acids
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid