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Descriptor
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:
Prostaglandins
Descriptor
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Prostaglandinas
Descriptor
Portuguese
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Prostaglandinas
Tree Number:
D10.251.355.255.100.637
D10.251.355.255.550
D23.469.050.175.725
Definition
English
:
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.
Indexing Annotation
English
:
GEN or unspecified only: prefer specifics; /biosyn /physiol permitted; /chem syn permitted: do not convert to
PROSTAGLANDINS
, SYNTHETIC
Entry Combination - descr/qualif
English
:
Prostaglandins
/
analogs & derivatives
use
Prostaglandins, Synthetic
Prostaglandins
/
antagonists & inhibitors
use
Prostaglandin Antagonists
See Related
English
:
Prostaglandin Antagonists
Receptors, Prostaglandin
History Note
English
:
66(63)
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
administration & dosage
adverse effects
agonists
analysis
biosynthesis
blood
cerebrospinal fluid
chemistry
classification
chemical synthesis
contraindications
deficiency
diagnostic use
economics
genetics
history
immunology
isolation & purification
metabolism
pharmacology
physiology
pharmacokinetics
poisoning
radiation effects
supply & distribution
secretion
standards
toxicity
therapeutic use
urine
Record Number:
27774
Unique Identifier:
D011453
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