What is a prostanoid?
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What is a prostanoid?
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View this answerProstanoids are a group of lipid mediators. One example would be epoprostenol, which is naturally occurring. They are also called eicosanoids because...
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Eicosanoids: Definition, Function, Types & Effects
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Chapter 8 / Lesson 9Eicosanoids are often thought of as local hormones. They have a variety of effects on your body. In this lesson, you will learn about the functions of three important eicosanoids: prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
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