Definition: A biologically active principle of SRS-A that is formed from LEUKOTRIENE D4 via a peptidase reaction that removes the glycine residue. The biological actions of LTE4 are similar to LTC4 and LTD4. (From Dictionary of Prostaglandins and Related Compounds, 1990)
/biosyn /physiol permitted; DF: note short X ref
Other names LTE4; Leukotriene E 4; Leukotrienes E; Leukotriene E-4; Leukotriene E