Leukotriene B4 (LTB4) is known as one of the most potent chemoattractants and activators of leukocytes and is involved in inflammatory diseases. Leukotriene B4 is also an alkyl chain-based PROTAC linker that can be used in the synthesis of PROTACs.
体外研究
Leukotriene B4 induces recruitment and activation of neutrophils, monocytes and eosinophils. It also stimulates the production of a number of proinflammatory cytokines and mediators indicating an ability to augment and prolong tissue inflammation.
Leukotriene B4 is a pro-inflammatory mediator synthesised in myeloid cells from arachidonic acid.
分子式
C20H32O4
分子量
336.47
CAS号
71160-24-2
运输条件
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