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... > Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Eicosanoids > Prostaglandins > Prostaglandins D > Prostaglandin D2
... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Eicosanoids > Prostaglandins > Prostaglandins D > Prostaglandin D2

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Prostaglandin D2  

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Entry terms

  • 11 Dehydroprostaglandin F2 alpha
  • 11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2 alpha
  • 11 Dehydroprostaglandin F2alpha
  • 11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2alpha
  • alpha, 11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2
  • F2 alpha, 11-Dehydroprostaglandin
  • F2alpha, 11-Dehydroprostaglandin
  • PGD2

Scope note

  • The principal cyclooxygenase metabolite of arachidonic acid. It is released upon activation of mast cells and is also synthesized by alveolar macrophages. Among its many biological actions, the most important are its bronchoconstrictor, platelet-activating-factor-inhibitory, and cytotoxic effects.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015230

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