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Bad Eicosanoid

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Bad Eicosanoid
A popular term for an eicosanoid arising from the metabolism of dihomogamma-linolenic acid by the enzyme delta-5-desaturase into arachidonic acid, which is converted into thromboxane A2 (which increases platelet aggregation), PGE2 (which promotes pain and depresses the immune system), and leukotrienes (which are linked to allergic responses and skin disease)
bad eicosanoid
A popular term for an eicosanoid arising from the metabolism of dihomogamma-linolenic acid by the enzyme delta-5-desaturase into arachidonic acid, which is converted into thromboxane A2—which ↑ platelet aggregation, PGE2—which promotes pain and depresses the immune system, and leukotrienes—which are linked to allergic responses and skin disease. See Zone-favorable diet. Cf Good eicosanoid.
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