Hello,
I have got an opportunity to have analysed fatty acids through chromatography. Fatty acids of my main interest are alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
My study examines effect of omega-3 FA enriched diet and exercise on cognitive impairment and muscles (m. gastrocnemius, EDL, soleus) of old rats and how we can promote healthy aging by these interventions.
I would like to analyse FA in plasma and brain homogenate (cortex, hippocampus).
Which FAs should I have analysed beside ALA, EPA and DHA to have some meaningful results?
Do you have some experience in this field? I would be glad, if you can share your thoughts.
There are a few (Between then ARA), but may be you should also take a look at prostaglandins. (EPA and DHA can be fused as substrate for prostaglandins synthesis). Prostaglandins are involved from disease to good stuff).\
Good luck
Pi