Eicosanoids1 Core Foundations For Medicine Module N.Y.U. Medical School

CORE FOUNDATIONS FOR MEDICINE TUTORIAL ON EICOSANOIDS
Introduction

Through this tutorial you will learn basic eicosanoid facts needed to appreciate:

Physiological roles of eicosanoids
How eicosanoid-related pathways can be manipulated by drugs for the benefit of patients.

A version of this tutorial for printing is HERE

An accompanying GMC lecture will apply the eicosanoid facts presented in this tutorial to clinical examples.

White willow (Salix alba) is the original source of salicylate, which is modified to make aspirin.

CORE FOUNDATIONS FOR MEDICINE TUTORIAL ON EICOSANOIDS Introduction

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CORE FOUNDATIONS FOR MEDICINE TUTORIAL ON EICOSANOIDS
Introduction