ALOX5

Immune System · Mast Cell & Basophil Degranulation

What are the inflammatory chemicals made with help from ALOX5?

ALOX5 encodes an enzyme involved in producing leukotrienes from a fatty-acid precursor. Leukotrienes help coordinate inflammatory responses, including pathways studied in airway disease.

Common Gene Name: arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase
NCBI Gene ID: 240
Chromosome: 10

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

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Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 240

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Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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