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

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Prostaglandins I  

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Entry terms

  • Prostacyclins
  • Prostaglandin I

Scope note

  • A class of cyclic prostaglandins that contain the 6,9-epoxy bond. Endogenous members of this family are biosynthesized enzymatically from PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES.

History note

  • 2004; use EPOPROSTENOL 1979-2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D044062

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