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Eicosanoids and Inflammation: Understanding Lipid Mediators in Health and Disease

This lecture introduces eicosanoids as key lipid-derived mediators of inflammation. It explains the pathways of prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis, their physiological and pathological roles, and how pharmacologic agents such as NSAIDs and corticosteroids modify these pathways.

Keywords:
NSAIDs, Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, Eicosanoids, Lipid Mediators, Pharmacology, Inflammation, Biochemistry
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Material Type:
Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:
October 13, 2025
Date Modified in MERLOT:
October 13, 2025
Author:
 
Submitter:
Brian Pollo
Primary Audience:
College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:
Video, Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Languages:
Tagalog, English
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Unknown
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