Review
Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2008; 14(14): 2142-2161
Published online Apr 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2142
Table 3 Eicosanoid synthesis and actions
EicosanoidCell/tissue originTarget cell/tissueReceptorAction
PGE2Most cellsMany cellsEP1-EP4Fever, pain
PGI2EndotheliumPlatelet VSMCIPDeclumping, vasodilation
PGF2UterusUterine SMCFPContraction
PGD2Mast cellsLung Th2 cellsDP1/DP2Asthma, chemotaxis
TXA2PlateletsPlatelet VSMCTPα/TPβAggregation, vasoconstriction
LTB4Macrophage monocytesNeutrophilsBLT1/BLT2Promotes chemotaxis
LTC4/LTD4/LTE4Macrophage monocytesLung SMCBLT3/BLT4Bronchoconstriction
LXA4LeukocytesNeutrophilLXA4 RInhibits chemotaxis
LXB4LeukocytesNK cells?Inhibits cytotoxicity