Abbreviated name: FLAP
Synonyms: 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein | arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein
Compound class:
Endogenous peptide in human, mouse or rat
Comment: FLAP is a scaffolding protein involved in leukotriene (eicosanoid proinflammatory mediator) biosynthesis. It has been investigated as a molecular target for novel anti-inflammatory drugs [3,5], in particular for airway inflammation [4,6].
Species: Human
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