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    Abstract: Anti-inflammatory effects of ALA on epithelial cells

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    Rebecca Petris
    , 20-Jun-2012 at 18:28 (KeratoScoop (Rebecca's blog))
    Anti-inflammatory Effects of Alpha Linolenic Acid on Human Corneal Epithelial Cells.
    Purpose:
    Systemic polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) were shown to improve the symptoms of dry eye syndrome due to their anti-inflammatory effects. This study evaluated the in-vitro anti-inflammatory effects of PUFAs on human corneal epithelial (HCE) cells.

    Methods:
    HCE cells were incubated for 2 hours with different concentrations of PUFAs: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Gamma-linolenic
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