A group of physiologically active prostaglandin endoperoxides. They are precursors in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes. The most frequently encountered member of this group is the prostaglandin H2.
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Peroxides (1966-1977)
Prostaglandins (1966-1977)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES 1978-90
History Note
91(78); was see under PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES 1978-90
A group of physiologically active prostaglandin endoperoxides. They are precursors in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes. The most frequently encountered member of this group is the prostaglandin H2.
