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)))-