Lipid Derived Autacoids - Eicosanoids Flashcards
1
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Explain Eicosanoids
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2
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What are the products of COX called
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Prostanoids
3
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What are the types of prostanoids
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4
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What is the function of PGI2
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5
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What is the function of PGD2
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6
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What is the function of PGE2
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7
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What is the function of PGF2a
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8
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What is Thromboxane A2
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9
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What are the COX isoforms
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COX 1
COX 2
COX 3
10
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Explain COX1
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11
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Explain COX2
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12
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Explain COX3
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13
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How are leukotriens produced
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From arachidonic acid by lipoxygenase
14
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What are the receptors of LTB4
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15
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What are the function of the leukotriens members
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