This topic focuses on biochemical mediators involved in inflammation.
Curriculum Coverage
Biochemistry
• Definition of eicosanoids
• Classes of eicosanoids
• Cyclo-oxygenase pathway
• COX isomers
• COX inhibition
• Role of aspirin
• NSAIDs adverse effects
• Steroid adverse effects
• Catabolism of prostanoids
• Lipoxygenase pathway
• Leukotriene synthesis
• Leukotriene inhibition
• Leukotriene receptor antagonists