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leukotriene [‚lü·kō′trī‚ēn] (biochemistry) Any of a family of oxidized metabolites of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids, predominantly arachidonic acid, that mediate responses in allergic reactions and inflammations, produced in specific cells upon stimulation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Prevalent asthma was defined as the reported use of controller medications for asthma (inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene inhibitors, cromolyn sodium, or long-acting beta agonists) in the previous year or lifetime asthma with any wheeze in the previous year. Eosinophilic esophagitis can be treated with inhaled aerosolized steroids, systemic steroids, and leukotriene receptor antagonists, as well as by following an elimination/elemental diet. A troublesome variant of this protein boosts production of the inflammatory hormone leukotriene [B. |
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