Week 5: Inflammation- Regal Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pathway of synthesis of histamine?
A
made from histidine by L-histidine decarboxylase
2
Q
what is the pathway of synthesis of PGE2?
A
Made by phospholipase A2 releasing arachidonic acid
3
Q
What is the pathway of synthesis of LTB4?
A
arachidonic acid –> 5-HPETE –> leukotriene A4
4
Q
What is the pathway of synthesis of LTC4, LTD4 and LTE4?
A
arachidonic acid –> 5-HPETE –> leukotriene A4
5
Q
What do bradykinins start out at?
A
HMW kininogen