NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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The control of reproductive functions
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Induction of blood clotting
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Regulation of sleep/wake cycle
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Serves as means of communication between tissues
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Detailed explanation-1: -Eicosanoids are biologically active C20 metabolites of arachidonic acid, a membrane polyunsaturated fatty acid, and are produced by three primary enzymatic pathways: cyclooxygenase (COX), lipoxygenase (LOX) and cytochrome P450 (CYP) (Figure 13.27).
Detailed explanation-2: -Eicosanoids are lipid-based signaling molecules that play a unique role in innate immune responses. The multiple types of eicosanoids, such as prostaglandins (PGs) and leukotrienes (LTs), allow the innate immune cells to respond rapidly to bacterial invaders.
Detailed explanation-3: -Eicosanoids regulate the induction and resolution of inflammation that accompany the tissue response to injury. In this review, we describe how this diverse group of molecules is a key regulator of tissue repair and regeneration in multiple organ systems and biologic contexts.