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Chapter 13, Problem 64P

As described in Section 9.16, the leukotrienes, important components in the asthmatic response, are synthesized from arachidonic acid via the hydroperoxide 5 -HPETE. Write a stepwise mechanism for the conversion of arachidonic acid to 5 -HPETE with O 2 .

Chapter 13, Problem 64P, 15.63 As described in Section 9.16, the leukotrienes, important components in the 
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