Higher erythrocyte 22:6n-3 and 22:5n-6, and lower 22:5n-3 suggest higher Delta-4-desaturation capacity in women of childbearing age.
Ella N
EN
Smit
M Rebecca
MR
Fokkema
E Rudy
ER
Boersma
Frits A J
FA
Muskiet
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000737:chemistry*; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors
D005227:Fatty Acids