Leukotrienes - Series 4
Also known as: LT4s
Formerly known as: Slow-Reacting Substance of Anaphylaxis; SRS-A
Description
Series 4 Leukotrienes are a group of Leukotrienes.
Toxic Effects of Series 4 Leukotrienes
Cardiovascular System
Series 4 Leukotrienes are implicated in abnormal Blood Clotting.
Immune System
Series 4 Leukotrienes are involved in the Inflammation response - excessive production of Series 4 Leukotrienes causes an excessive Inflammation response (Series 4 Leukotrienes are 1,000 to 10,000 times more inflammatory than Histamine): [1]
Series 4 Leukotrienes initiate the Inflammation that occurs during Allergies.
Respiratory System
Series 4 Leukotrienes are potent bronchoconstrictors that can cause or exacerbate Asthma. [2]
Skin
Excessive production of Series 4 Leukotrienes may cause Psoriasis. [3]
These Substances may Stimulate the Production of Series 4 Leukotrienes
Enzymes
Lipoxygenase stimulates the manufacture of Series 4 Leukotrienes from Arachidonic Acid.
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