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Leukotriene B4 Summary

Description: 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 Show All >>

Networked: 1657 relevant articles (62 outcomes, 188 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Leukotriene B4 is Relevant

  1. Inflammation : 13 outcomes 30 studies in 379 results
  2. Colitis : 6 outcomes 3 studies in 42 results
  3. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma) : 4 outcomes 14 studies in 106 results
  4. Pleurisy (Pleuritis) : 4 outcomes 2 studies in 27 results
  5. Ischemia : 3 outcomes 3 studies in 42 results
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Drugs Related to Leukotriene B4

  1. Leukotriene B4
  2. Dinoprostone (PGE2)
  3. Leukotriene C4
  4. Carrageenan
  5. Peroxidase (Myeloperoxidase)
  6. Thromboxane A2 (A2, Thromboxane)
  7. 6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha (6 Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha)
  8. SC 41930
  9. Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase (5 Lipoxygenase)
  10. Arachidonic Acid (Vitamin F)
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Therapies Related to Leukotriene B4

  1. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
  2. Intraperitoneal Injections
  3. Oral Administration
  4. Rectal Administration
  5. Ligation
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