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Preferred term

Prostaglandin D2  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • 11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2 alpha
  • 11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2alpha
  • 41598-07-6 (Prostaglandin D2)
  • PGD2
  • Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 9,15-dihydroxy-11-oxo-, (5Z,9alpha,13E,15S)-
  • RXY07S6CZ2

In other languages

  • French

  • 41598-07-6 (Prostaglandin D2)
  • PGD-2
  • PGD2
  • Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 9,15-dihydroxy-11-oxo-, (5Z,9alpha,13E,15S)-
  • RXY07S6CZ2

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M4B8M887-G

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