Which chemical mediator is generated from arachidonic acid through the cyclooxygenase pathway?

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27 Jul 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

Lipoxins A4 and B4, as well as 5-HETE, are metabolites derived via the lipoxygenase pathway, whereas Prostaglandin H2 (PGH2) is the primary product formed through the cyclooxygenase pathway from arachidonic acid.

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