Abstract
Eicosanoids have been implicated in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. In this study, peritoneal macrophages from autoimmune-prone mice were examined for their capacity to produce proinflammatory 5- lipoxygenase metabolites. The results indicate that enhanced production of leukotriene C4 is a common feature of murine autoimmunity and suggest further that aberrations in 5-lipoxygenase activity may play a role in the development of lupus.
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