A family of biologically active compounds derived from arachidonic acid by oxidative metabolism through the 5-lipoxygenase pathway. They participate in host defense reactions and pathophysiological conditions such as immediate hypersensitivity and inflammation. They have potent actions on many essential organs and systems, including the cardiovascu...
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(= LTA4, LTB4, LTC4, LTD4 , LTE4) A family of hydroxyeicosatetraenoic (HETE) acid derivatives. LTA4 and LTB4 are modified lipids; leukotrienes C, D and E have the lipid conjugated to glutathione (LTC4) or cysteine (LTD 4, LTE4) to form the peptidyl leukotrienes. A mixture of the latter (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4) constitute SRS-A, the slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis, that has potent bronchoconstrictive effects. LTB4 is a potent neutrophil chemotactic factor.
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(LT) Type: Term Pronunciation: lū′kō-trī′ēnz Definitions: 1. Products of eicosanoid metabolism (usually, arachidonate) with several physiologic roles, such as mediation of inflammation and participation in allergic reactions; leukotrienes differ from the related prostaglandins and thromboxanes in that they do ...
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Compounds that act as modulators of allergic and inflammatory reactions.
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lipid-based chemical mediators produced by leukocytes and other tissue cells; promote inflammation and allergic responses
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A group of lipids which act as chemical messengers within the body.
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