Cited by 3,817Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effectsEicosanoids and Hypertension PharmacologyFatty Acid Research and Health

Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes: Advances in Eicosanoid Biology

Funk, Colin D.·2001·Science

Abstract

Prostaglandins and leukotrienes are potent eicosanoid lipid mediators derived from phospholipase-released arachidonic acid that are involved in numerous homeostatic biological functions and inflammation. They are generated by cyclooxygenase isozymes and 5-lipoxygenase, respectively, and their biosynthesis and actions are blocked by clinically relevant nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the newer generation coxibs (selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2), and leukotriene modifiers. The prime mode of prostaglandin and leukotriene action is through specific G protein-coupled receptors, many of which have been cloned recently, thus enabling specific receptor agonist and antagonist development. Important insights into the mechanisms of inflammatory responses, pain, and fever have been gleaned from our current understanding of eicosanoid biology.

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Authors
Funk, C. D.
Affiliations
University of Pennsylvania (US)
Corresponding author
Funk, Colin D.
Venue
Science
Published
2001-11-30
Volume
294
Issue
5548
Pages
1871-1875
ISSN
  • 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9203
OpenAlex
W2007187686
Cited by
3,817
References
65
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FWCI
12.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Science (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (2r01hl058464-04)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (R01HL053558, HL 58464, HL-53558)
  • National Institute of General Medical Sciences (GM63130, R01GM063130)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Biochemistry › Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Fatty Acid Research and Health
Keywords
prostaglandins, leukotrienes, eicosanoids, arachidonic acid metabolism, cyclooxygenase, 5-lipoxygenase, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, COX-2 inhibitors, leukotriene modifiers, G protein-coupled receptors, inflammation, pain, fever
MeSH terms
Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal, Fever, Humans, Inflammation, Pain, Prostaglandin Antagonists, Prostaglandins, Transcription Factors, Leukotrienes, Receptors, Leukotriene, Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear, Leukotriene Antagonists

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