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lipoxin B4
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Lipoxins
Definition
: Trihydroxy derivatives of eicosanoic acids. They are primarily derived from arachidonic acid, however eicosapentaenoic acid derivatives also exist. Many of them are naturally occurring mediators of immune regulation.
Other names
Lipoxin
Substance
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lipoxin B4 [ 5,14,15-THET,5,14,15-trihydroxy-6,8,10,12-eicosatetraenoic acid,5-methyl-LXB4,5D,14,15L-trihydroxy-6,8,10,12-eicosatetraenoic acid,LXB4 ]
structure in first source
92950-25-9 6,8,10,12-
Eicosatetraenoic acid, 5,14,15-
trihydroxy-
, (SP-
4-
2)
*Lipoxins
Pharma Action
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1984;81(17):5335