Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester and Its Amide Analogue Are Potent Inhibitors of Leukotriene Biosynthesis in Human Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes

Luc H. Boudreau, J. Maillet, Luc M. LeBlanc, Jacques Jean‐François, Mohamed Touaibia, Nicolas Flamand, Marc E. Surette

PLoS ONE · 2012 · 69 citations · 45 references

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Abstract

CAPE is a potent LT biosynthesis inhibitor that blocks 5-LO activity and AA release. The CAPE structure can be used as a framework for the rational design of stable and potent inhibitors of LT biosynthesis.

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