Leukotriene Activity Induction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-015637",
  "term": "Leukotriene Activity Induction",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Through increased production or release, or inhibited degradation, Leukotriene Activity Induction involves initiation of the biological function of a family of oxidative derivatives of arachidonic acid (5-lipoxygenase pathway) (leukotrienes) having potent regulatory effects on the activity of cardiovascular, pulmonary, central neural, gastrointestinal, and immune system cells involved in host defense, immediate hypersensitivity, and inflammation.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/leukotriene-activity-induction/"
}