Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

leukotriene biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0019370
Synonyms
  • leukotriene anabolism
  • leukotriene biosynthesis
  • leukotriene formation
  • leukotriene synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of leukotriene, a pharmacologically active substance derived from a polyunsaturated fatty acid, such as arachidonic acid.
References
Ontology
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