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... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Fatty Acids, Essential > Arachidonic Acids > Thromboxanes > Thromboxane A2
... > Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Eicosanoids > Arachidonic Acids > Thromboxanes > Thromboxane A2
... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Eicosanoids > Arachidonic Acids > Thromboxanes > Thromboxane A2

Preferred term

Thromboxane A2  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Rabbit Aorta Contracting Substance

Note

  • /biosyn /physiol permitted

Scope note

  • An unstable intermediate between the prostaglandin endoperoxides and thromboxane B2. The compound has a bicyclic oxaneoxetane structure. It is a potent inducer of platelet aggregation and causes vasoconstriction. It is the principal component of rabbit aorta contracting substance (RCS).

History note

  • 86(78); was see under THROMBOXANES 1978-85

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013928

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