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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Inhibition of 5–lipoxygenase is useful in :
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The correct answer is  Leukotrienes are potent bronchoconstricting agents. These agents play a major role in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma. The drugs acting by inhibiting their synthesis (i.e. lipoxygenase inhibitors) or action (Cys-LT receptor antagonists) are useful in the prophylaxis of bronchial asthma.