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Illustration of how DHA and other omega-3 fatty acids cross the blood-brain barrier using a lipid transporter
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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that is important for a healthy nervous system. This model shows how DHA and other omega-3 fatty acids cross the blood-brain barrier through the lipid transporter Mfsd2a.
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Ethan Tyler, NIH Medical Arts
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Illustration of how DHA and other omega-3 fatty acids cross the blood-brain barrier using a lipid transporter
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Illustration of how DHA and other omega-3 fatty acids cross the blood-brain barrier using a lipid transporter