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Leukotriene

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One of a group of hormones that cause the symptoms of hayfever and asthma.

Derived from arachidonic acid, the leukotrienes act by mediating immediate hypersensitivity.

Leukotriene modifiers that prevent the production or action of leukotrienes are used to treat hayfever and asthma

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