A fatty acid from mother’s milk drives cardiomyocyte maturation in newborn mice

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 06 June 2023; doi:10.1038/s41569-023-00898-8The essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid γ-linolenic acid present in maternal milk coordinates cardiac adaptation and survival in newborn mice, according to a new study.

Source: Nature Reviews Cardiology - June 6, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Irene Fern ández-Ruiz Source Type: research