European journal of nutrition
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The n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) has been found to process neuroprotective effects. However, the exact cellular mechanisms are not well understood. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is one of neurotrophins, which is involved in neuron differentiation, survival, and synaptogenesis. ⋯ Our results indicate that EPA exerts beneficial effects on cell survival through modulating neurotrophin receptor expression.