Traumatic spinal cord injury(SCI)is a debilitating condition characterized by the impairment of neural circuits,leading to the loss of motor and sensory functions and accompanied by severe complications.Substantial re...Traumatic spinal cord injury(SCI)is a debilitating condition characterized by the impairment of neural circuits,leading to the loss of motor and sensory functions and accompanied by severe complications.Substantial research has reported the therapeutic potential of Omega-3 fatty acids for the central nervous system,particularly after traumatic SCI.Omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to improving SCI recovery through their anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidative,neurotrophic,and membrane integrity-preserving properties.These functions of Omega-3 fatty acids are primarily mediated via the activation of G protein-coupled receptor 120(GPR120),commonly known as the fish oil-specific receptor.Advancements in understanding of the molecular mechanisms of GPR120’s recognition of Omega-3 fatty acids and its downstream signaling mechanisms has significantly promoted research on the pharmacological potential of Omega-3 fatty acids and the development of highly selective and high-affinity alternatives.This review aims to provide in-depth analysis of the comprehensive therapeutic potential of Omega-3 fatty acids for SCI and its accompanying complications,and the prospects for developing novel drugs based on the recognition of Omega-3 fatty acids by GPR120.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of Stem Cell and Transformation Research(2019YFA0112100)Taishan Scholars Programof Shandong Province-Young Taishan Scholars(tsqn201909197)+1 种基金Cutting Edge Development Fund of Advanced Medical Research Institute(Shandong University)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82220108005)。
文摘Traumatic spinal cord injury(SCI)is a debilitating condition characterized by the impairment of neural circuits,leading to the loss of motor and sensory functions and accompanied by severe complications.Substantial research has reported the therapeutic potential of Omega-3 fatty acids for the central nervous system,particularly after traumatic SCI.Omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to improving SCI recovery through their anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidative,neurotrophic,and membrane integrity-preserving properties.These functions of Omega-3 fatty acids are primarily mediated via the activation of G protein-coupled receptor 120(GPR120),commonly known as the fish oil-specific receptor.Advancements in understanding of the molecular mechanisms of GPR120’s recognition of Omega-3 fatty acids and its downstream signaling mechanisms has significantly promoted research on the pharmacological potential of Omega-3 fatty acids and the development of highly selective and high-affinity alternatives.This review aims to provide in-depth analysis of the comprehensive therapeutic potential of Omega-3 fatty acids for SCI and its accompanying complications,and the prospects for developing novel drugs based on the recognition of Omega-3 fatty acids by GPR120.
