Receptors, Leukotriene B4

Leukotrien B4-receptorer

Svensk definition

En klass cellytereceptorer med preferens för leukotrien B4. Aktivering av leukotrien B4-receptorn påverkar kemotaxis, kemokinesi, bindning, enzymfrisättning, oxidativa utbrott och degranulering i polymorfonukleära leukocyter. Det finns åtminstone två undertyper av dessa receptorer. Viss verkan förmedlas via inositolfosfatets och diacylglycerolets sekundära signalsystem.

Engelsk definition

A class of cell surface leukotriene receptors with a preference for leukotriene B4. Leukotriene B4 receptor activation influences chemotaxis, chemokinesis, adherence, enzyme release, oxidative bursts, and degranulation in polymorphonuclear leukocytes. There are at least two subtypes of these receptors. Some actions are mediated through the inositol phosphate and diacylglycerol second messenger systems.

Svenska synonymer

Receptorer, leukotrien B4

Engelska synonymer

Leukotriene B4 Receptors LTB4 Receptors Receptors, LTB4 LTB4 Receptor Receptor, LTB4 Leukotriene B4 Receptor Receptor, Leukotriene B4