Figure 1
From: Albumin infusion for the critically ill – is it beneficial and, if so, why and how?
Metabolism of essential fatty acids and their role in inflammation and its resolution. AA, arachidonic acid; A-FABP, adipose-fatty acid binding protein; ALA, alpha-linolenic acid; DGLA, dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid; DHA, docosahexaenoic acid; eNO, endothelial nitric oxide; EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid; GLA, gamma-linolenic acid; HMGB1, high-mobility group box 1; IL, interleukin; LA, linolenic acid; LT, leukotriene; PG, prostaglandin; PlGF, placental growth factor; PGI, prostacyclin; PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acid; ROS, reactive oxygen species; sFlt1, Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1; TNFα, tumor necrosis factor alpha; TX, thromboxane; VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor.