Prostaglandins
Description
A group of compounds derived from unsaturated 20-carbon fatty acids, primarily arachidonic acid, via the cyclooxygenase pathway. They are extremely potent mediators of a diverse group of physiological processes.
Synonyms
Prostanoids
Parents
Arachidonic Acids
Eicosanoids
Children
Prostaglandin Endoperoxides
Prostaglandins, Synthetic
Prostaglandins A
Prostaglandins B
Prostaglandins D
Prostaglandins E
Prostaglandins F
Prostaglandins I
See Also
Prostaglandin Antagonists
Receptors, Prostaglandin
Experts
Laurence M. Demers
Terry Etherton
Gordon L. Kauffman, Jr.
Penny Kris-Etherton
Patrick M. McQuillan
Chester A. Ray
Thomas J. Rohner, Jr.
Paula J. Romano
Lawrence I. Sinoway
Wiley W. Souba
Joan Y. Summy-Long
Richard B. Tenser
Lianqin Zhang
Tree Numbers
D10.251.355.255.100.637
D10.251.355.255.550
D23.469.050.175.725
MeSH ID
D011453
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