Definition of "leukotrienes" [leukotrienes]

• Plural form of leukotriene. (noun)

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• "When an allergen binds between two IgE antibodies, it induces degranulation of a mast cell/basophil, which leads to the rapid release of histamine and the more gradual release of other mediators such as leukotrienes and cytokines."
• "Leukotriene inhibitors: These block the production of leukotrienes, a substance that causes the inflammatory process that occurs when the body has an allergic reaction."
• "At appropriate doses, the drug lessens the formation of both prostaglandin and thromboxane-A but not the leukotrienes."