Preferred Label : Resolvin;
NCIt synonyms : Resolvins; Resolution-Phase Interaction Products;
NCIt definition : Dihydroxy or trihydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) belonging to a group of
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPM) that are either endogenously-derived from
polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids or chemically synthesized, with potential anti-inflammatory
and protective activities. Resolvins may promote the resolution of inflammatory responses
by interacting with specific G protein-coupled receptors on inflammatory cells in
various tissues and may prevent tissue damage.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL504965;
Origin ID : C126428;
UMLS CUI : C4288292;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
