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Arachidonic acid metabolism pathway

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Compounds (9)

CompoundDescription
dinoprostoneThe most common and most biologically active of the mammalian prostaglandins. It exhibits most biological activities characteristic of prostaglandins and has been used extensively as an oxytocic agent. The compound also displays a protective effect on the intestinal mucosa.
dinoprostA naturally occurring prostaglandin that has oxytocic, luteolytic, and abortifacient activities. Due to its vasocontractile properties, the compound has a variety of other biological actions.
11-hydroxy-5,8,12,14-eicosatetraenoic acidRN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
arachidonic acidAn unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
prostaglandin h2A cyclic endoperoxide intermediate produced by the action of CYCLOOXYGENASE on ARACHIDONIC ACID. It is further converted by a series of specific enzymes to the series 2 prostaglandins.
prostaglandin g2
9-deoxy-delta-9-prostaglandin d2has potent antineoplastic & weak smooth muscle contracting activities; structure given in first source
5-hydroxy-6,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid
prostaglandin d2The 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.