![DHA crossing the blood-brain barrier. Illustration of how DHA and other omega-3 fatty acids cross the blood-brain barrier using a lipid transporter](/sites/nihrecord/files/styles/thumbnail_small/public/2023/November-24/20231124-cvr-dha-blood-brain-barrier.jpg?itok=c_cT-XSW)
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DHA crossing the blood-brain barrier. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that is important for a healthy nervous system. This model shows how DHA and other omega-3 fatty acids cross the blood-brain barrier through the lipid transporter Mfsd2a.
Ethan Tyler/NIH Medical Arts