OBO ID: CHEBI:10112 |
Term Name: | zileuton | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | A member of the class of 1-benzothiophenes that is 1-benzothiophene in which the hydrogen at position 2 is replaced by a 1-[carbamoyl(hydroxy)amino]ethyl group. A selective 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor, it inhibits the formation of leukotrienes LTB4, LTC4, LDT4, and LTE4. It is used for the management of chronic asthma. | ||
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Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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