Abstract:
Leukotriene B
4 (LTB
4) is a proinflammatory lipid mediator that is synthesized by a number of inflammatory cells. Binding of LTB
4 to its receptor leukotriene B
4 receptor 1 (BLT1) can migrate neutrophils and macrophages to inflammatory sites through chemotaxis and up-regulation of adhesion molecules. Many researches have shown that LTB
4-BLT1 axis is related to the occurrence of autoimmune disorders and other inflammatory diseases. Receptor antagonists of LTB
4 are thus expected to be useful therapeutics for these diseases. In this review, we briefly describe the biological function of LTB
4 and summarize the preclinical and clinical developments of LTB
4 receptor antagonists.