10-1PS Novel Leukotriene Receptors

Wednesday, 7 December 2011: 08:35 - 09:00
Costa Maya (Cancún Center)

Joshua Boyce , Brigham and Women's Hospital, Sherborn, MA

Learning Objectives:
Understand the functional differences between the three cysteinyl leukotrienes

Understand the potential therapeutic implications of blocking receptors for leukotriene E4 as opposed to those for LTC4 and LTD4

Recognize the potential importance of LTE4 in the pathophysiology of asthma and aspirin-induced asthma