Term Name: leukotriene biosynthetic process
Synonyms: leukotriene anabolism, leukotriene biosynthesis, leukotriene formation, leukotriene synthesis
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of leukotriene, a pharmacologically active substance derived from a polyunsaturated fatty acid, such as arachidonic acid.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0019370]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: icosanoid biosynthetic process leukotriene metabolic process
has subtype: leukotriene A4 biosynthetic process leukotriene B4 biosynthetic process leukotriene D4 biosynthetic process