Lipoxygenase - ț̢
An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes reactions between linoleate and other fatty acids and oxygen to form hydroperoxy-fatty acid derivatives. Related enzymes in this class include the ARACHIDONATE LIPOXYGENASES; ARACHIDONATE 5-LIPOXYGENASE; ARACHIDONATE 12-LIPOXYGENASE; and ARACHIDONATE 15-LIPOXYGENASE. EC 1.13.11.12.
Lipoxygenase Inhibitors - ț̢
Compounds or agents that combine with lipoxygenase and thereby prevent its substrate-enzyme combination with arachidonic acid and the formation of the eicosanoid products hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and various leukotrienes.