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• Lipid Regulating Agents  (103)

• Lipocaic  (0) see Lipotropic Agents

• Lipoprotein Lipase Activators  (1) • Compounds that increase the enzymatic activity of LIPOPROTEIN LIPASE. Lipoprotein lipase activators have a potential role in the treatment of OBESITY by increasing LIPID METABOLISM. Note that substances that increase the synthesis of lipoprotein lipase are not included here.

• Liposomes  (1)

• Lipotropic Agents  (4) • Endogenous factors or drugs that increase the transport and metabolism of LIPIDS including the synthesis of LIPOPROTEINS by the LIVER and their uptake by extrahepatic tissues.

• Lipotropic Drugs  (0) see Lipotropic Agents

• Lipotropic Factors  (0) see Lipotropic Agents

• Lipoxygenase Inhibitors  (29) • Compounds that bind to and inhibit that enzymatic activity of LIPOXYGENASES. Included under this category are inhibitors that are specific for lipoxygenase subtypes and act to reduce the production of LEUKOTRIENES.

• Loop Diuretics  (0) see Sodium Potassium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors

• Lubricants  (2)

• Luminescent Agents  (170) • Compound such as LUMINESCENT PROTEINS that cause or emit light (PHYSICAL LUMINESCENCE).

Drug Category Names, Results, and Descriptions

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