Leukotriene B4

The 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)

Also Known As:

Leukotriene B; Leukotriene B-4; Leukotrienes B; 5,12 HETE; 5,12 diHETE; B-4, Leukotriene; Leukotriene B 4; 5,12-HETE; 5,12-diHETE; LTB4; 6,8,10,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, 5,12-dihydroxy-, (S-(R*,S*-(E,Z,E,Z)))-

Lipids: 114793
- Fatty Acids: 27405
  - Unsaturated Fatty Acids: 8236
    - Eicosanoids: 3262
      - Arachidonic Acids: 122
        Leukotrienes: 4095
        Leukotriene B4: 2114
    - Essential Fatty Acids: 734
      - Arachidonic Acids: 122
        Leukotrienes: 4095
        Leukotriene B4: 2114
Biological Factors: 2472
- Inflammation Mediators: 1113
  - Autacoids: 276
    - Eicosanoids: 3262
      - Leukotrienes: 4095
        Leukotriene B4: 2114

5,12-dihydroxy-6,8,14-eicosatrienoic acid

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results