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| Frankel, T.L.; Rivers, J.P.W. | |
| The nutritional and metabolic impact of gamma-linolenic acid (18:3 omega 6) on cats deprived of animal lipid | |
| 1978 British Journal of Nutrition (39): 227-231 | |
The syndrome induced by depriving cats of animal lipid is partially cured by feeding 18:3w6. This is associated with an increase in levels of 20:3w6, but not 20:4w6, in plasma phospholipids. 2. it is concluded that the cat lacks ?5 desaturase activity and has a dietary requirement for 18:3w6 and possibly 20:4w6. |
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