Lipoxins

Trihydroxy derivatives of eicosanoic acids. They are primarily derived from arachidonic acid, however eicosapentaenoic acid derivatives also exist. Many of them are naturally occurring mediators of immune regulation.

Year introduced: 2004

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Tree Number(s): D10.251.355.255.375

MeSH Unique ID: D044045

Entry Terms:

• Lipoxin

Previous Indexing:

• Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acids (1984-2003)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Lipids
Fatty Acids
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated
Eicosanoids
Lipoxins