Leukotriene B4, approx.100 mug/mL in ethanol, >=97%

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Proinflammatory agent. Stimulates c-Fos and c-Jun proto-oncogene transcription in human monocytes. Stimulates chemotaxis, aggregation, and degranulation of polymorphonuclear leukocytes.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Leukotriene Receptors and Nuclear Receptors (PPARs) pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Packaging

Data sheet which accompanies each product includes special handling instructions. Except where noted, method for hydrolysis of methyl esters is also described.