Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/1129-2735
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/1129-2735
Preferred Name

leukotriene

Definitions
family of biologically active compounds derived from arachidonic acid by oxidative metabolism through the 5-lipoxygenase pathway; participate in host defense reactions and pathophysiological conditions such as immediate hypersensitivity and inflammation; have potent actions on many essential organs and systems, including the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and central nervous system as well as the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system.
Synonyms
LTE
SRS (slow reacting substance)
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