title: [Lipoxins--new arachidonic acid-derived molecules].
abstract: The paper deals with the current state of knowledge on lipoxins. The structure, multiple biosynthesis pathways, possible mechanisms of action, biological activities and participation of lipoxins in human pathology are characterised.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Zakład Biochemii i Chemii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej, Katowicach.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stajszczyk
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gmiński
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001095:Arachidonic Acids / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D015118:Eicosapentaenoic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D006893:Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acids / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D044045:Lipoxins
chemical_list: D001095:Arachidonic Acids; D006893:Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acids; D044045:Lipoxins; C040527:lipoxin A4; C042651:lipoxin B4; C044355:lipoxin B5; D015118:Eicosapentaenoic Acid