Eicosanoids are a group of hormones belonging to the local hormones. In contrast to classical hormones, local hormones aren’t synthesized in endocrine glands and transported to the target site but are produced directly within the tissue. Eicosanoids constitute a large number of similar hormones and can exert different effects depending on the organ they’re produced in.

Outline:
00:00 - Introduction
01:27 - Eicosanoid synthesis
02:58 - Phospholipase A2
04:16 - Cyclooxygenase
05:30 - Lipoxygenase
06:19 - Nomenclature
07:59 - Function of eicosanoids
11:20 - Quiz