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Arachidonic acid metabolism via LOX (Lipooxygenase) pathway

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CompoundDescription
8-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid, (E,Z,Z,Z)-isomer
arachidonic acidAn unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
leukotriene a4(2S-(2 alpha,3 beta(1E,3E,5Z,8Z)))-3-(1,3,5,8-Tetradecatetraenyl)oxiranebutanoic acid. An unstable allylic epoxide, formed from the immediate precursor 5-HPETE via the stereospecific removal of a proton at C-10 and dehydration. Its biological actions are determined primarily by its metabolites, i.e., LEUKOTRIENE B4 and cysteinyl-leukotrienes. Alternatively, leukotriene A4 is converted into LEUKOTRIENE C4 by glutathione-S-transferase or into 5,6-di-HETE by the epoxide-hydrolase. (From Dictionary of Prostaglandins and Related Compounds, 1990)
leukotriene b4The major metabolite in neutrophil polymorphonuclear leukocytes. It stimulates polymorphonuclear cell function (degranulation, formation of oxygen-centered free radicals, arachidonic acid release, and metabolism). (From Dictionary of Prostaglandins and Related Compounds, 1990)
leukotriene c4The conjugation product of LEUKOTRIENE A4 and glutathione. It is the major arachidonic acid metabolite in macrophages and human mast cells as well as in antigen-sensitized lung tissue. It stimulates mucus secretion in the lung, and produces contractions of nonvascular and some VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE. (From Dictionary of Prostaglandins and Related Compounds, 1990)
15-keto-5,8,11,13-eicosatetraenoic acidRN given refers to (E,Z,Z,Z)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not available 3/88
5,12,20-trihydroxy-6,8,10,14-eicosatetraenoic acidRN given refers to (S-(R*,R*-(E,E,Z,Z)))-isomer
12-oxoleukotriene B4structure given in first source
20-carboxyleukotriene b4metabolite of leukotriene B4
leukotriene d4One of the biologically active principles of SRS-A. It is generated from LEUKOTRIENE C4 after partial hydrolysis of the peptide chain, i.e., cleavage of the gamma-glutamyl portion. Its biological actions include stimulation of vascular and nonvascular smooth muscle, and increases in vascular permeability. (From Dictionary of Prostaglandins and Related Compounds, 1990)
leukotriene e4A biologically active principle of SRS-A that is formed from LEUKOTRIENE D4 via a peptidase reaction that removes the glycine residue. The biological actions of LTE4 are similar to LTC4 and LTD4. (From Dictionary of Prostaglandins and Related Compounds, 1990)
lipoxin a4an antifibrolytic agent; structure given in first source; a role in ASPIRIN antiinflammatory activity
leukotriene C-2RN given refers to (R-(R*,S*-(E,E,E,Z)))-isomer
thromboxane a3
thromboxane b3
5-oxo-6,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acidRN given is for cpd without isomeric designation; an arachidonate metabolite which stimulates neutrophils to mobilize Ca and promotes PMN degranulation responses
12-keto-5,8,11,13-eicosatetraenoic acid
5-hydroxy-6,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid
eoxin c4structure in first source
eoxin D4
eoxin E4