hydroxy eicosanoid
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Introduction
The hydroxy-eicosanoids appear to produce their effects through incorporation into the phospholipids of target cells. It is thought that the presence of fatty acids containing a polar -OH group, may disturb the packing of lipids and thus the structure and function of the membrane.
More general terms
More specific terms
- 12-hydroxy-eicosapentaenoate
- 12-hydroxy-eicosatetraenoate
- 15-hydroxy-eicosapentaenoate
- 15-hydroxy-eicosatetraenoate
- 5-hydroxy-eicosapentaenoate
- 5-hydroxy-eicosatetraenoate