Davidson E M, Rae S A, Smith M J
Ann Rheum Dis. 1983 Dec;42(6):677-9. doi: 10.1136/ard.42.6.677.
Leukotriene B4 (LTB4), generated from arachidonic acid following lipoxygenase activity by a variety of inflammatory leucocytes, has been shown to be present in synovial fluid from patients with active rheumatoid arthritis. It does not persist as such, being converted to less active metabolites. The role of LTB4 as one of the natural mediators of inflammation is discussed.
白三烯B4(LTB4)由多种炎性白细胞通过脂氧合酶活性作用于花生四烯酸产生,已证实在类风湿关节炎活动期患者的滑液中存在。它不会以这种形式持续存在,而是会转化为活性较低的代谢产物。本文讨论了LTB4作为炎症天然介质之一的作用。