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- Title
Prostaglandins and leukotrienes: advances in eicosanoid biology.
- Authors
Funk, C D
- Abstract
Prostaglandins and leukotrienes are potent eicosanoid lipid mediators derived from phospholipase-released arachidonic acid that are involved in numerous homeostatic biological functions and inflammation. They are generated by cyclooxygenase isozymes and 5-lipoxygenase, respectively, and their biosynthesis and actions are blocked by clinically relevant nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the newer generation coxibs (selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2), and leukotriene modifiers. The prime mode of prostaglandin and leukotriene action is through specific G protein-coupled receptors, many of which have been cloned recently, thus enabling specific receptor agonist and antagonist development. Important insights into the mechanisms of inflammatory responses, pain, and fever have been gleaned from our current understanding of eicosanoid biology.
- Publication
Science (New York, N.Y.), 2001, Vol 294, Issue 5548, p1871
- ISSN
0036-8075
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1126/science.294.5548.1871