Cyclooxygenase

They act in the later stages of the inflammatory response because they are slower and have a longer response than histamines(Huether,p207). Prostalandis are pain inducers they are a long chain of unsaturated fatty acids that come from the enzyme cyclooxygenase(Huether,p207). They are able to surpress release of histamines and mast cells making it harder for cells like neutrophils to attack them(Huether,p207). Platelet activating factor(PAF) is also a lipid, it is found in mast cells but can also…

Background: Polycystic Kidney Disease (PCKD) is the most frequent inherited renal cystic disease around the world. PCKD is a very complex group of disorders characterized by the formation and growth of multiple renal cysts, containing urine-like fluid, which displace renal tubules and frequently leads to end stage renal disease (ESRD). PCKD has two major forms and can be transmitted as autosomal dominant or recessive traits with variable expression. 1-3 Major advances have been done towards…

General Introduction Dietary lipids: Dietary lipids consist of a broad group of compounds that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water. Their density is lower than water and consistency varies from liquids to solids at normal room temperature, depending on their structure and function. They are also referred as ‘Oils’ which are liquid and ‘fats’ which are solid at room temperature. Lipids are the important constituents of diet due to their higher energy value. One gram of lipid…