Electronic Resource
Springer
Cancer and metastasis reviews
13 (1994), S. 257-267
ISSN:
1573-7233
Keywords:
leukotrienes
;
5-lipoxygenase
;
5-lipoxygenase activating protein
;
leukotriene C4 synthase
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Leukotrienes are products of arachidonic acid metabolism derived through the action of the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme pathway. Leukotriene B4 has been implicated as a mediator of inflammation through induction of leukocyte and lymphocyte activation. The cysteinyl leukotrienes are important mediators of immediate hypersensitivity reactions and initiate smooth muscle contraction. Regulation of the production of leukotrienes can be achieved either through the action of direct 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors or indirect leukotriene biosynthesis inhibitors which bind to 5-lipoxygenase activating protein. Leukotriene C4 synthase and leukotriene A4 hydrolase represent alternative enzymic targets within the biosynthetic cascade. Leukotriene receptor antagonists also have important therapeutic possibilities and in particular, leukotriene D4 receptor antagonists have shown utility in the treatment of human bronchial asthma.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00666096
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