What are leukotrienes and how do they work in asthma? - PMC
Inflammatory molecules called leukotrienes are one of several substances which are released by mast cells during an asthma attack, and it is leukotrienes which are primarily responsible for …
Physiology, Leukotrienes - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Aug 14, 2023 · Leukotrienes (LTs) are a group of inflammatory mediators that belong to the eicosanoid family. Their synthesis, primarily by leukocytes, is spurred by a variety of …
Leukotriene - Wikipedia
Leukotrienes are a family of eicosanoid inflammatory mediators produced in leukocytes by the oxidation of arachidonic acid (AA) and the essential fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) by …
The Role of Leukotrienes as Potential Therapeutic Targets in …
Leukotrienes (LTs) are lipid mediators that play pivotal roles in acute and chronic inflammation and allergic diseases. They exert their biological effects by binding to specific G-protein …
Physiology of Leukotrienes: Understanding Their Role in
Aug 12, 2023 · Explore the physiology of leukotrienes, lipid mediators involved in inflammation and immune response. Learn about their synthesis, functions in inflammation and allergic …
Leukotrienes | New England Journal of Medicine
Nov 1, 2007 · Leukotrienes (“leuko,” from white blood cells; and “trienes,” three conjugated double bonds) comprise a family of products of the 5-lipoxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid …
Leukotrienes - PubMed
The leukotrienes are a family of biologically active molecules, formed by leukocytes, mastocytoma cells, macrophages, and other tissues and cells in response to immunological and …
Leukotrienes: Structure, Functions, and Modulation Strategies
Dec 7, 2023 · Uncover the diverse world of leukotrienes, from their structural intricacies to pivotal physiological roles. Explore how leukotriene modifiers and inhibitors offer targeted therapeutic …
Physiology, Leukotrienes - PubMed
Aug 14, 2023 · Leukotrienes (LTs) are a group of inflammatory mediators that belong to the eicosanoid family. Their synthesis, primarily by leukocytes, is spurred by a variety of …
Leukotriene - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Leukotrienes are lipid mediators of inflammation and chemotaxis. As potent bronchoconstrictors they play an important role in mediating immediate hypersensitivity reactions, such as those …