Eicosanoids
Immunity
Inhibition of platelet aggregation
Stimulation of Platelet aggregation
Leukocyte Chemotaxis
Not Stored in Cells
Signaling Molecules
20 Carbon Essential Fatty Acids
Omega 3
5 Double Bonds
Omega 6
4 Double Bonds
Proinflammatory
Dihomo-gammi-linolenic Acid
3 Double Bonds
Inflammation
Asprin/NSAIDS
Down regulation of
eicosanoid synthesis
TWO ENZYMES
PROSTANOIDS
Promotion sleep,
fever
heat
Inducing Pain
inhibiting pain
swelling
Leukotrienes
Chemotaxis of leukocytes