Prostaglandins

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.

Year introduced: 1966(1963)

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Tree Number(s): D10.251.355.255.550, D23.469.050.175.725

MeSH Unique ID: D011453

Entry Terms:

• Prostanoid
• Prostanoids
• Prostaglandin

See Also:

• Prostaglandin Antagonists
• Receptors, Prostaglandin

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Lipids
Fatty Acids
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated
Eicosanoids
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandin Endoperoxides
Prostaglandins G
Prostaglandins H +
Prostaglandins A
Prostaglandins B
Prostaglandins D
Prostaglandin D2
Prostaglandins E
Alprostadil
Dinoprostone
Prostaglandins F
6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha
Dinoprost
Prostaglandins I
Epoprostenol
Prostaglandins, Synthetic
Iloprost
Prostaglandin Endoperoxides, Synthetic
Prostaglandins A, Synthetic
Prostaglandins E, Synthetic +
Prostaglandins F, Synthetic +

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Biological Factors
Inflammation Mediators
Autacoids
Eicosanoids
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandin Endoperoxides
Prostaglandins G
Prostaglandins H +
Prostaglandins A
Prostaglandins B
Prostaglandins D
Prostaglandin D2
Prostaglandins E
Alprostadil
Dinoprostone
Prostaglandins F
6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha
Dinoprost
Prostaglandins I
Epoprostenol
Prostaglandins, Synthetic
Iloprost
Prostaglandin Endoperoxides, Synthetic
Prostaglandins A, Synthetic
Prostaglandins E, Synthetic +
Prostaglandins F, Synthetic +