Leukotriene Activity Induction

**Semantic type:** Phenomenon or Process

**Definition:** Through increased production or release, or inhibited degradation, Leukotriene Activity Induction involves initiation of the biological function of a family of oxidative derivatives of arachidonic acid (5-lipoxygenase pathway) (leukotrienes) having potent regulatory effects on the activity of cardiovascular, pulmonary, central neural, gastrointestinal, and immune system cells involved in host defense, immediate hypersensitivity, and inflammation.