MeSH definition : A group of LEUKOTRIENES; (LTC4; LTD4; and LTE4) that is the major mediator of BRONCHOCONSTRICTION;
HYPERSENSITIVITY; and other allergic reactions. Earlier studies described a slow-reacting
substance of ANAPHYLAXIS released from lung by cobra venom or after anaphylactic shock.
The relationship between SRS-A leukotrienes was established by UV which showed the
presence of the conjugated triene. (From Merck Index, 11th ed);
MeSH synonym : slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis;
MeSH annotation : /biosyn /physiol permitted;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis;
A group of LEUKOTRIENES; (LTC4; LTD4; and LTE4) that is the major mediator of BRONCHOCONSTRICTION;
HYPERSENSITIVITY; and other allergic reactions. Earlier studies described a slow-reacting
substance of ANAPHYLAXIS released from lung by cobra venom or after anaphylactic shock.
The relationship between SRS-A leukotrienes was established by UV which showed the
presence of the conjugated triene. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)