Cell Membrane Flashcards
1
Q
Arachidonic Acid
A
eicosanoid precursor- second messenger- derived from plasma membrane
2
Q
Eicosanoids
A
Local mediators in cell damage and inflammation
3
Q
PLA1
A
Regulated step of AA pathway- activates PLA 2
4
Q
PLA2
A
mobilizes AA
5
Q
COX
A
mediates formation of prostaglandins and thromboxane
6
Q
LOX
A
formation of leukotrienes and lipoxins