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National Drug File - Reference Terminology
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July 6, 2018
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Preferred Name | Leukotrienes [Chemical/Ingredient] | |
Synonyms |
Leukotrienes |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000171039 |
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altLabel |
Leukotrienes
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cui |
C0023545
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MESH DEFINITION |
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 cardiovascular, pulmonary, and central nervous system as well as the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system.
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MESH DUI |
D015289
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MeSH name |
Leukotrienes
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MESH UI |
M0023536
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NDFRT kind |
INGREDIENT_KIND
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notation |
N0000171039
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NUI |
N0000171039
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prefLabel |
Leukotrienes [Chemical/Ingredient]
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tui |
T109 T123
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