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Prostaglandins Summary

Description: 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.

Also Known As: Prostanoids

Networked: 6793 relevant articles (149 outcomes, 557 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Prostaglandins is Relevant

  1. Inflammation : 10 outcomes 45 studies in 888 results
  2. Ulcer : 10 outcomes 15 studies in 161 results
  3. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 7 outcomes 33 studies in 534 results
  4. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) : 6 outcomes 25 studies in 325 results
  5. Pain (Aches) : 6 outcomes 14 studies in 283 results
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Drugs Related to Prostaglandins

  1. Leukotrienes
  2. Dinoprostone (PGE2)
  3. Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases (Cyclooxygenase)
  4. Alprostadil (Muse)
  5. Epoprostenol (Prostacyclin)
  6. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
  7. Iloprost (Ventavis)
  8. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide)
  9. Indomethacin (Indometacin)
  10. Dinoprost
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Therapies Related to Prostaglandins

  1. Amputation
  2. Injections
  3. Ligation
  4. Analgesia
  5. Liver Transplantation
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