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... > Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Eicosanoids > Prostaglandins > Prostaglandins D
... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Eicosanoids > Prostaglandins > Prostaglandins D

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Prostaglandins D  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • PGD

Note

  • for analogs, coordinate with PROSTAGLANDINS, SYNTHETIC; /chem syn permitted: do not convert to PROSTAGLANDINS, SYNTHETIC

Scope note

  • Physiologically active prostaglandins found in many tissues and organs. They show pressor activity, are mediators of inflammation, and have potential antithrombotic effects.

History note

  • 84(78); was see under PROSTAGLANDINS 1978-83

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011457

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