Methods for predicting fatty acid enrichment
US8311746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16C20/30
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and equations are provided for predicting the enrichment of polyunsaturated fatty acids in a canine based on a known diet. The methods and equations of the present invention can be used to predict the enrichment of linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid in plasma triglycerides and n-3 and n-6 type highly unsaturated fatty acids in plasma phospholipids and neutrophil phospholipids. The ability to accurately predict the enrichment of polyunsaturated fatty acids in a canine based on diet may be used to design specific diets to meet certain dietary needs.
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