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lipoxygenase /li·poxy·ge·nase/ (lĭ-pok´sĭ-jĕ-nās) an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids to form a peroxide of the acid.
lipoxygenase (lipˈ·äkˑ·s n catalytic enzyme that facilitates the synthesis of leukotrienes by converting arachidonic acid to hydroxyeicosenoic acid via an oxidative process. lipoxygenase (lipok´s n an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids with O2 to form peroxides of the fatty acids. lipoxygenase an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids to form a peroxide of the acid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The NSAIDs that are currently available seem to have little or no effect on lipoxygenase, which transforms arachidonic acid to leukotrienes. If the THF-diols or LTX-diols modulate luteinizing-hormone-releasing hormone release via pathways related to NO synthase, phospholipase A (PLA), cyclooxygenase (COX), or lipoxygenase (LOX), the compounds may directly or indirectly control breast or prostate cancer growth and proliferation via modulation of gonadotropin release and/or ovarian or testicular steroidogenesis. Cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase metabolite generation in nasal polyps. |
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