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resolvin
Classication:
- resolvin D
- resolvin D1
- resolvin D2
- resolvin D3
- resolvin E
- resolvin E1
- resolvin E3
Function:
- derived from omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) & eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) during the resolution phase of acute inflammation
- thought to be anti-inflammatory agents involved in resolution of inflammation
Related
lipoxygenase (arachidonate lipoxygenase, ALOX)
pharmacologic metabolite
prostaglandin
General
fatty acid, omega-3 (Epanova)
Properties
COMPARTMENT: membrane
References
- Haeggstrom JZ, Hamberg M.
Resolving resolvins.
Chem Biol. 2013 Feb 21;20(2):138-40
PMID: 23438740
- Weylandt KH, Chiu CY, Gomolka B et al
Omega-3 fatty acids and their lipid mediators: towards an
understanding of resolvin and protectin formation.
Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 2012 Mar;97(3-4):73-82.
PMID: 22326554
- Ji RR, Xu ZZ, Strichartz G, Serhan CN.
Emerging roles of resolvins in the resolution of inflammation
and pain.
Trends Neurosci. 2011 Nov;34(11):599-609
PMID: 21963090