| Description | Leukotriene E4 (LTE4) (LTE4) is produced by the action of dipeptidyl peptidase on LTD4 and is a component of the Slow Reactive Substance of Anaphylaxis (SRS-A).LTE4 is present in plasma and urine and can be used to detect asthma. |
| Synonyms | LTE4 |
| molecular weight | 439.61 |
| Molecular formula | C23H37NO5S |
| CAS | 75715-89-8 |
| Storage | store at low temperature | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. Marquette M,et al. Urinary Leukotriene E4 as a Biomarker in NSAID-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (N-ERD): a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2022 Dec;22(12):209-229. 2. Austen KF,et al. The leukotriene E4 puzzle: finding the missing pieces and revealing the pathobiologic implications. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Sep;124(3):406-14; quiz 415-6. |