Term Name: | leukotriene biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | leukotriene anabolism, leukotriene biosynthesis, leukotriene formation, leukotriene synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of leukotriene, a pharmacologically active substance derived from a polyunsaturated fatty acid, such as arachidonic acid. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0019370] QuickGO AmiGO |