Eicosanoids

A class of compounds named after and generally derived from C20 fatty acids (EICOSANOIC ACIDS) that includes PROSTAGLANDINS; LEUKOTRIENES; THROMBOXANES, and HYDROXYEICOSATETRAENOIC ACIDS. They have hormone-like effects mediated by specialized receptors (RECEPTORS, EICOSANOID).

Also Known As:

Eicosanoid; Icosanoid; Icosanoids

Lipids: 118169
- Fatty Acids: 28212
  - Unsaturated Fatty Acids: 8458
    - Eicosanoids: 3282
Biological Factors: 2560
- Inflammation Mediators: 1126
  - Autacoids: 278
    - Eicosanoids: 3282

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