Table 1.
Classification of principal specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators.
| SPM | Main enzymes | Main precursor molecule | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipoxins | 5-, 12- and 15-lipoxygenases | Arachidonic Acid (AA) | (1) |
| Aspirin-Triggered Lipoxins | Acetylated COX-2 Cytochrome P450 enzymes |
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| D-Series Resolvins | Acetylated COX-2 5- and 15-lipooxygenases |
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | (2) |
| E-Series Resolvins | Acetylated COX-2 Cytochrome P450 enzymes 5- and 15-lipoxygenases |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | (2, 3) |
| Protectins | Acetylated COX-2 15-lipooxygenase |
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | (4) |
| Maresins | 12-lipoxygenase | (5) |