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Terme préférentiel

Leukotrienes  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • 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.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Leukotriene

Traductions

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Q4VQ3RJL-5

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 24/05/1988, dernière modification le 27/05/2020