Proinflammatory agent. Stimulates c-Fos and c-Jun proto-oncogene transcription in human monocytes. Stimulates chemotaxis, aggregation, and degranulation of polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
Data sheet which accompanies each product includes special handling instructions. Except where noted, method for hydrolysis of methyl esters is also described.
The Journal of investigative dermatology, 100(3), 293-298 (1993-03-01)
In the present study, keratinocytes were coincubated with human neutrophils to determine whether or not an increase in leukotriene B4 formation can occur. Human keratinocytes used were cultured in serum-free, low-calcium medium, whereas neutrophils were purified from heparinized venous blood.
Journal of personalized medicine, 10(4) (2020-10-23)
Several strategies based on immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been developed for cancer therapy, opening to advantages in cancer outcomes. However, several ICI-induced side effects have emerged in these patients, especially a rare but clinically significant cardiotoxicity with high rate
International journal of immunopharmacology, 14(3), 441-449 (1992-04-01)
Leukotriene (LT) B4 is a biologically active molecule derived from arachidonic acid via the 5-lipoxygenase pathway. It mediates certain inflammatory and immunological reactions. The role of LTB4 in the immune system has been questioned since lymphocytes have been regarded to
Journal of innate immunity, 12(3), 203-225 (2019-09-19)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects the lives of an ever-growing number of people worldwide. The lack of understanding surrounding the pathophysiology of the disease and its progression has led to COPD becoming the third leading cause of death worldwide.
5-Lipoxygenase (5-LOX) oxygenates arachidonic acid to form 5-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid, which is further converted into biologically detrimental leukotrienes, such as leukotriene B4 (LTB4). The RPE and retina express the PNPLA2 gene for pigment epithelium-derived factor receptor (PEDF-R), a lipase involved in