Prostaglandin Endoperoxides
- Name
- Prostaglandin Endoperoxides
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002917
- Description
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.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Prostaglandin G2 A 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. [PubChem] - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Prostaglandin G2 Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2 target