Aspirin-triggered lipid mediators

1. A method of treating inflammation in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a compound having a structure of the formula:

wherein R is a hydrogen atom and wherein each P individually is a hydrogen atom, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inflammation is Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, distal proctitis, rheumatoid spondylitis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczematous dermatitis, atopic or seborrheic dermatitis, allergic or irritant contact dermatitis, eczema craquelee, photoallergic dermatitis, phototoxic dermatitis, phytophotodermatitis, radiation dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, arterial inflammation, coronary infarct damage, restenosis, uveitis, iritis, conjunctivitis, adult respiratory distress syndrome, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, a spasmogenic condition, asthma, idiopathic bronchial asthma, arterial smooth muscle constriction, coronary spasm, myocardial infarction, ischemia-induced myocardial injury, cerebral spasm, stroke, inflammatory bowel disorder, spastic colon, mucous colitis, an allergic condition, eczema, an allergic bowel disease, coeliac disease, an allergic eye condition, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, a condition involving blood platelet aggregation, coronary thrombosis, phlebitis, or phlebothrombosis.

3. A method of treating cardiovascular disease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a compound having a structure of the formula:

wherein R is a hydrogen atom and wherein each P individually is a hydrogen atom, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.

4. The method of claim 1 , 2 , or 3 , wherein the C-5 carbon has an S configuration, the C-12 carbon has an R configuration, and the C-18 carbon has an R configuration.