Prostanoids are a subclass of eicosanoids consisting of the prostaglandins (mediators of inflammatory and anaphylactic reactions), the thromboxanes (mediators of vasoconstriction), and the prostacyclins (active in the resolution phase of inflammation.) == Biosynthesis == Cyclooxygenase (COX) catalyzes the conversion of the free essential fatty aci...
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(from the article `drug`) Hormones can influence smooth muscle function. Apart from histamine ( the section Drugs affecting blood), agents known to function as local hormones ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pros-ta′noyd Definitions: 1. Denoting having properties of prostaglandins.
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