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Arachidonic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid that is present in the phospholipids (especially phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylinositides) of membranes of the body's cells, and is abundant in the brain. It is the counterpart to the saturated arachidic acid found in peanut oil.

Martek Biosciences resolves patent dispute with Capsugel France

11. September 2009 05:04
DHA omega-3 innovator and maker of the life'sDHA(TM) brand, Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK), announced today it has resolved a patent dispute with Capsugel France. The resolution follows Martek's November 2008 action for infringement filed in the High Court of Strasbourg, France. [More]

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Patent infringement lawsuit regarding DHA in functional foods ruled in favor of Martek

9. September 2009 02:21
Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) announced today that a panel of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in Martek's favor in appeal proceedings related to a patent infringement lawsuit between Martek and Lonza, Ltd., Nutrinova Inc. and Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH (collectively "Lonza"). [More]

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Licensing agreement between Orexo and Novartis signed to develop and commercialise a novel product related to Orexo’s OX17 program

28. August 2009 05:41
Orexo (STO: ORX) announces it has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with a Novartis affiliate to develop and commercialise a novel product related to Orexo’s OX17 program. [More]

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Financial results for third-quarter 2009 to be announced by Martek Biosciences

20. August 2009 00:25
Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) announced that it intends to release the results of its third quarter of fiscal 2009 on September 2, 2009, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Following the release, at 4:45 p.m. ET Martek will conduct a conference call to discuss these results with investors. All interested parties may listen to the call live via webcast by visiting Martek's web site at http://investors.martek.com. [More]

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Amira Pharmaceuticals submits IND for inflammatory and allergic disease treatment candidate

19. August 2009 02:16
Amira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the submission of an Investigational New Drug application (IND) of AM461, its internally-discovered, oral drug candidate for the treatment and control of inflammatory and allergic disease linked to the arachidonic acid pathway, to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. [More]

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New understanding on how "trans fats" gum up cellular machinery

17. June 2009 05:38
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils in processed foods contain trans fatty acids that interfere with the regulation of blood flow. A new report reveals a new way in which these "trans fats" gum up the cellular machinery that keeps blood moving through arteries and veins. [More]

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New U.S. patent issued for Limbrel in osteoarthritis

27. May 2009 01:49
Primus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced the issuance of a new composition of matter patent for Limbrel, the first prescription medical food product to safely meet the distinctive nutritional requirements of patients with osteoarthritis (OA). U.S. Patent #7,514,469 was recently issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. [More]

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New findings on COX-2 inhibitor side effects

29. April 2009 23:52
In searching for a simple way to identify individuals with smoking-related lung injury, scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have stumbled upon a potential explanation for why the class of pain-relievers known as COX-2 inhibitors increases the risk of heart problems among users. [More]

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We need 5 to 10 percent of calories from omega-6 fatty acids

27. January 2009 06:35
Omega-6 fatty acids - found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds - are a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan, according to a science advisory published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. [More]

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New class of anti-inflammatory drugs

10. December 2008 21:03
In the treatment of pain, inflammation and fever, non-steroid anti-rheumatic drugs (NSAR) such as acetylsalicylic acid - more commonly known as Aspirin - or Ibuprofen have always been popular choices. [More]

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Fatty acids may be the culprit in Alzheimer's

21. October 2008 05:36
According to new research from the U.S. controlling the level of a fatty acid in the brain could help treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). [More]

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Untapped potential of antidepressants for cancer

11. September 2008 19:47
A comprehensive review of current scientific literature, published in the peer-reviewed journal ecancer, has suggested that antidepressants can help the human body fight cancer by boosting its own immune response, amongst other mechanisms. [More]

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Oxidative stress: mechanism of cell death clarified

3. September 2008 04:42
Dr. Marcus Conrad of the Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology and Tumor Genetics at the Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen has decrypted the molecular mechanism through which the death of cells is caused by oxidative stress. [More]

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Farm-raised tilapia fish contains potentially dangerous fatty acid combination

8. July 2008 18:23
"Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. [More]

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FADS2 gene governs IQ boost from breastfeeding

6. November 2007 13:38
The known association between breast feeding and slightly higher IQ in children has been shown to relate to a particular gene in the babies, according to a report this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [More]

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