CHANGES IN THE SPECTRUM OF FATTY ACIDS OF HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS IN PERSONS WITH COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA

Introduction. Essential fatty acids supply has a significant impact on the activity of inflammation, including pneumonia. Objective. The aim of the work was to study the spectrum of fatty acids of high-density lipoproteins in patients with pneumonia. High density lipoproteins were isolated by ultracentrifugation. Material and methods. The spectrum of fatty acids were determined by gas chromatography. Conclusions. The increase in the content of docosahexaenoic acid (C22: 6n3) in patients with pneumonia was found. A direct impact of linolelaidic acid (C18: 2n6t) on the content of docosahexaenoic acid was determined.