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Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action > Enzyme Inhibitors > Lipoxygenase Inhibitors

Preferred term

Lipoxygenase Inhibitors  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Inhibitor, Lipoxygenase
  • Inhibitors, Lipoxygenase
  • Lipoxygenase Inhibitor

Scope note

  • Compounds that bind to and inhibit that enzymatic activity of LIPOXYGENASES. Included under this category are inhibitors that are specific for lipoxygenase subtypes and act to reduce the production of LEUKOTRIENES.

History note

  • 92; 5-LIPOXYGENASE INHIBITORS was see LIPOXYGENASE INHIBITORS 1992-94

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016859

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