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prostaglandin

Noun

Meaning

a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity

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Laropiprant is a prostaglandin D2 binding drug shown to reduce vasodilatation and flushing up to 73%. Source: Internet

Prolonged gestation and prolonged labor due to prostaglandin inhibition have been reported. Source: Internet

In response to many different stimuli, including various hormonal, chemical, or physical agents, a chain of events is set in motion that results in prostaglandin formation and release. Source: Internet

Ketoprofen is used for its antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes reversibly, which decreases production of proinflammatory prostaglandin precursors. Source: Internet

A trigger of the fever, called a pyrogen, causes a release of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). Source: Internet

Omega-3 EPA prevents AA from being released from membranes, thereby skewing prostaglandin balance away from pro-inflammatory PGE2 (made from AA) toward anti-inflammatory PGE1 (made from DGLA). Source: Internet

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