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MeSH Heading: Lipoxygenase
Tree Number(s): D08.811.682.690.416.583.625; D12.776.556.579.374.568.750
Unique ID: D008084
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008084
Annotation: LIPOXYGENASES is also available
Scope Note: An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class primarily found in PLANTS. It catalyzes reactions between linoleate and other fatty acids and oxygen to form hydroperoxy-fatty acid derivatives.
Entry Term(s): Linoleate-Oxygen Oxidoreductase; Lipoxidase; Lipoxygenase-1; Lipoxygenase-2
CAS Type 1 Name: Linoleate:oxygen 13-oxidoreductase
Public MeSH Note: 92; was LIPOXYGENASES 1974-91
Online Note: use LIPOXYGENASE to search LIPOXYGENASES 1974-91
History Note: 92; was LIPOXYGENASES 1974-91
Entry Combination: antagonists & inhibitors:Lipoxygenase Inhibitors
Date Established: 1974/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2010/06/25

Entry Combination: antagonists & inhibitors:Lipoxygenase Inhibitors
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