A key focus of the research in Jena is on so-called lipid mediators. These signalling molecules, formed from fatty acids, control the course of inflammation. Whilst some of them promote inflammation, others help to bring it to an end. As inflammation resolves, the balance between these signalling molecules shifts.
The Jena team is investigating active substances that can accelerate this shift and is researching the enzymatic processes involved. In addition, the aim is to determine whether their effect can be enhanced by combining them with omega-3 fatty acids and bioactive substances of marine origin. To this end, the University of Jena is working closely with Queen Mary University of London and the Universities of Oslo and Rostock.
You can read more here: Using the body’s own mechanisms to combat chronic inflammation | Uni Jena