Definition: Mediators of allergic inflammation produced by a variety of allergic cells, including mast cells, basophils and eosinophils. Cause allergic symptoms in a different manner compared to histamine.
Pronunciation: loo-ko-tri-eenz
Leukotrienes
By Daniel More, MD, About.com Guide
Updated December 11, 2006
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