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leukotriene biosynthesis

Proteins (6)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Polyunsaturated fatty acid 5-lipoxygenaseEC 1.13.11.-; Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase; 5-LO; 5-lipoxygenase; 1.13.11.34Homo sapiens (human)
Leukotriene A-4 hydrolaseLTA-4 hydrolase; EC 3.3.2.6; Leukotriene A(4) hydrolase; Tripeptide aminopeptidase LTA4H; 3.4.11.4Homo sapiens (human)
Dipeptidase 1EC 3.4.13.19; Beta-lactamase; 3.5.2.6; Dehydropeptidase-I; Microsomal dipeptidase; Renal dipeptidase; hRDPHomo sapiens (human)
Dipeptidase 2EC 3.4.13.19Homo sapiens (human)
Leukotriene C4 synthaseLTC4 synthase; EC 4.4.1.20; Glutathione S-transferase LTC4; 2.5.1.-; Leukotriene-C(4) synthase; Leukotriene-C4 synthaseHomo sapiens (human)
Glutathione hydrolase 5 proenzymeEC 3.4.19.13; Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-related enzyme; GGT-rel; Gamma-glutamyltransferase 5; GGT 5; 2.3.2.2; Gamma-glutamyltransferase-like activity 1; Gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase 5; Leukotriene-C4 hydrolase; 3.4.19.14Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (7)

CompoundDescription
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
Leukotriene A
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 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)
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)
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)