Preferred Term:
prostaglandins
Definition:
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.
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Entry Terms:
- dinoprost
- prostanoids
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/33723
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