Phospholipases A<sub>2</sub> and Lipid Mediators in the Pathogenesis of Asthma

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Phospholipases A₂ and Lipid Mediators in the Pathogenesis of Asthma

Monday, March 7, 2016: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

Convention Center, Level Two, Room 406AB

1.25 CME/CE

Symposium

Moderator:

Joshua A. Boyce , MD FAAAAI

Learning Objectives:

Describe how lipids are major mediators of asthma
Discuss the role of phospholipases A₂, enzymes for the generation of lipids
Describe the role of innate immune cells that produce these enzymes and initiate asthma pathogenesis in humans

10:45 AM

Role of Group X sPLA2 and Epithelial Cells in Asthma
Teal S. Hallstrand, MD MPH

Handouts

11:05 AM

Question & Answer

11:10 AM

Role of Group V sPLA2 and Macrophages in Asthma
Barbara Balestrieri, MD

11:30 AM

Question & Answer

11:35 AM

Influence of Human Genetic Variation on the Biosynthesis, Metabolism and Impact of Arachidonic Acid in Inflammatory Processes
Floyd H. Chilton, PhD

11:55 AM

Question & Answer

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