Molecular Function
leukotriene degradation
lam·i·nec·to·my deg·ra·da·tion
Definitions related to leukotriene degradation:
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Leukotriene Degradation consists of conjugation, transport, and/or oxidation of a family of oxidative derivatives of arachidonic acid (5-lipoxygenase pathway) (leukotrienes) having potent regulatory effects on the activity of cardiovascular, pulmonary, central neural, gastrointestinal, and immune system cells involved in host defense, immediate hypersensitivity, and inflammation.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(leukotriene catabolic process) The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a leukotriene, a pharmacologically active substance derived from a polyunsaturated fatty acid, such as arachidonic acid.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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