Eicosanoid Activity Induction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009035",
  "term": "Eicosanoid Activity Induction",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Through increased production or release, or inhibited degradation, Eicosanoid Activity Induction involves initiation of the biological function of hormone-like endogenous unsaturated and oxygenated fatty acid derivatives of arachidonic acid (eicosanoids) that act near the site of synthesis and have a specific regulatory effect on the activity of target cells in host defense reactions, immediate hypersensitivity, and inflammation. Eicosanoids include prostaglandins, leukotrienes, thromboxanes, and hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid compounds.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/eicosanoid-activity-induction/"
}