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SUBMITTER: Jagusch H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8205247 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Jagusch Hans H Werner Markus M Koenis Duco D Dalli Jesmond J Werz Oliver O Pohnert Georg G
ACS pharmacology & translational science 20210527 3
Specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are enzymatically oxygenated derivatives of polyunsaturated fatty acids that function as central immunoregulators in mammals. Among them are resolvins (Rvs) that stimulate the clearance of harmful stimuli and limit pro-inflammatory processes. Because of their beneficial features and their high potency, SPMs are promising molecules for anti-inflammatory therapy. Besides mammals, also marine algae form lipid mediators such as prostaglandins and leukotrien ...[more]