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Lung eicosanoid metabolism.
- Source :
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Clinics in chest medicine [Clin Chest Med] 1989 Mar; Vol. 10 (1), pp. 95-105. - Publication Year :
- 1989
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Abstract
- Eicosanoids are metabolites of the essential fatty acid, arachidonic acid, which is an integral part of all cell membranes. Membrane damage (as in lung injury) and stretching of tissues are recognized stimuli for lung prostaglandin release, indicating a spectrum of possible roles of eicosanoids in the function of the normal and diseased lung. This article reviews the most pertinent issues regarding the roles of arachidonic acid metabolites in the lung.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0272-5231
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinics in chest medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 2650967