ReviewFrontiers in nutrition2025
Nervonic acid in infant nutrition: a forward-looking approach to enhancing neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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- Metabolic Pathways and Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms of Nervonic Acid Biosynthesis inInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Spatiotemporal metabolic mapping reveals diet-independent remodeling of the postnatal mouse brain.npj metabolic health and disease · 2026Article
- Nervonic acid confers neuroprotection in a zebrafish model of diabetic neuropathy by promoting myelin repair and metabolic modulation.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Fat Quality in Conventional and Specialist Infant Formulas.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Nervonic acid (24:1 n-9, NA) is a monounsaturated very long-chain fatty acid (VLCFA) that plays a fundamental role in brain development, particularly in the biosynthesis of sphingolipids and myelin sheaths. NA is present in minute amounts in human milk and despite its importance in neuronal function and cognitive development, there is currently no ingredient available for the fortification of infant nutrition products. However, recent advances in biotechnology have made it feasible to produce high NA containing oil through fermentation, presenting a significant opportunity to address this nutritional gap. This review explores the potential of NA fortification in infant nutrition products and its impact on neurodevelopment, with a specific focus on two populations: premature infants, who are at higher risk of neurodevelopmental impairments due to incomplete
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