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SRS-A  

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Entry terms

  • Slow Reacting Substance of Anaphylaxis

Note

  • /biosyn /physiol permitted

Scope note

  • A group of LEUKOTRIENES; (LTC4; LTD4; and LTE4) that is the major mediator of BRONCHOCONSTRICTION; HYPERSENSITIVITY; and other allergic reactions. Earlier studies described a "slow-reacting substance of ANAPHYLAXIS" released from lung by cobra venom or after anaphylactic shock. The relationship between SRS-A leukotrienes was established by UV which showed the presence of the conjugated triene. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

History note

  • 73(67)

In other languages

  • SRS-A

    Finnish

  • slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis
  • SRS-A

    Swedish

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013189

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