MeSH definition : Precursors in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes from arachidonic
acid. They are physiologically active compounds, having effect on vascular and airway
smooth muscles, platelet aggregation, etc.;
MeSH synonym : endoperoxides, prostaglandin;
MeSH annotation : /chem syn permitted: do not convert to PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES, SYNTHETIC; DF:
PG ENDOPEROXIDES; /chem syn permitted: do not convert to PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES, SYNTHETIC;
Precursors in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes from arachidonic
acid. They are physiologically active compounds, having effect on vascular and airway
smooth muscles, platelet aggregation, etc.