Cytokines and eiconsanoids Flashcards
1
Q
What are eicosanoids?
A
are lipid-based singalong molecules that play a role in immune response.
2
Q
What do eicosanoids come from?
A
20 carbon polyunsaturated fats and arachidonic acid
3
Q
What activates biosynthesis od eicosanoids?
A
trauma or injury
4
Q
Examples of eiconsanoids
A
-prostglandiins
-thromboxanes
5
Q
What drug can inhibit eiconsanoids or arachindoic acid?
A
aspirin
6
Q
What is the messenger of the immune system?
A
cytokines
7
Q
What is the role of cytokines?
A
kill invading microorganisms
