Definition of Leukotriene

1. Noun. (biochemistry) Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses ¹

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Definition of Leukotriene

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Medical Definition of Leukotriene

1. Any of a group of hormonesderived from arachidonate (arachidonic acid).They are thought to mediate the allergic response that causes lungconstriction and muscle contraction in asthma. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Leukotriene

leukostasis
leukosulphakinin
leukotactic
leukotaxia
leukotaxine
leukotaxis
leukotic
leukotome
leukotomies
leukotomy
leukotoxin
leukotoxins
leukotrichia
leukotrichia annularis
leukotrichous
leukotriene (current term)
leukotriene-C4 synthase
leukotriene A4 hydrolase
leukotriene B4 12-hydroxydehydrogenase
leukotriene B4 6-isomerase
leukotriene B4 reductase
leukotriene D4 dipeptidase
leukotriene a4
leukotriene b4
leukotriene c4
leukotriene d4
leukotriene e4
leukotrienes
leukæmia
leupeptin

Literary usage of Leukotriene

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1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"leukotriene B4 (LTB4) is a potent chemotactic factor for polymorphonuclear leukocytes. It was reported recently that pulmonary macrophages from some ..."

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