FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term leukotriene biosynthetic process ID (Ontology) GO:0019370 (Gene Ontology)
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.
Also Known As "leukotriene anabolism" ; "leukotriene biosynthesis" ; "leukotriene formation" (for all, see Synonyms field below)
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icosanoid metabolic process
 |__leukotriene metabolic process_____
 |__icosanoid biosynthetic process____|
carboxylic acid biosynthetic process  |
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                                      leukotriene biosynthetic process
                                       |__leukotriene A4 biosynthetic process
                                       |__leukotriene B4 biosynthetic process
                                       |__leukotriene D4 biosynthetic process
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  • "leukotriene anabolism" EXACT
    "leukotriene biosynthesis" EXACT
    "leukotriene formation" EXACT
    "leukotriene synthesis" EXACT
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Wikipedia:Leukotriene#Leukotriene_synthesis