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Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase
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Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase protein (674 aa, ~78 kDa) is encoded by the human ALOX5 gene. This protein plays a role in the synthesis of leukotrienes from arachidonic acid; thus, it mediates both inflammation and allergen responses. [ ]
Term info
Label
Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase
Synonyms
- 5-LO
- 5-Lipoxygenase
- ALOX5
- Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase
- EC 1.13.11.34
Legacy Concept Name
Arachidonate_5-Lipoxygenase
OMIM Number
152390
Preferred Name
Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase
Semantic Type
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme
Swiss Prot
P09917
UMLS CUI
C0003693
code
C68729