During an inflammatory response, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (such as arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid) in immune cell membranes are metabolized by enzymes into eicosanoids, including prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxanes, which have varying effects on inflammation.

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  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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Referenced by nodes (4)

• eicosapentaenoic acid concept
• inflammatory response concept
• prostaglandins concept
• polyunsaturated fatty acids concept