Arachidonate 15-Lipoxygenase

**Definition:** An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of arachidonic acid to yield 15-hydroperoxyarachidonate (15-HPETE) which is rapidly converted to 15-hydroxy-5,8,11,13-eicosatetraenoate (15-HETE). The 15-hydroperoxides are preferentially formed in NEUTROPHILS and LYMPHOCYTES.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.690.416.583.500.065 - D12.776.556.579.374.568.500.030

**Synonyms:** - 15-Lipoxygenase - Arachidonic Acid 15-Lipoxygenase