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Peritoneal cells, which consist mainly of macrophages, have been extensively studied with regard to their ability to synthesize eicosanoids in response is not entirely understood, however, it has been suggested that it may have a role in macrophage function in the immune system. For some time we have utilized mouse peritoneal cells as a model system in which to study cannabinoid effects on the release of arachidonic acid and its subsequent conversion to certain eicosanoids (1).
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Burstein, S. (1991). Cannabinoid Induced Changes in Eicosanoid Synthesis by Mouse Peritoneal Cells. In: Friedman, H., Specter, S., Klein, T.W. (eds) Drugs of Abuse, Immunity, and Immunodeficiency. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 288. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5925-8_11
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