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15-deoxy-delta(12,14)-prostaglandin J2

under Prostaglandin D2
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More on Prostaglandin D2 Definition: The principal cyclooxygenase metabolite of arachidonic acid. It is released upon activation of mast cells and is also synthesized by alveolar macrophages. Among its many biological actions, the most important are its bronchoconstrictor, platelet-activating-factor-inhibitory, and cytotoxic effects.  /biosyn /physiol permitted; DF: PGD2    Other names PGD2; 11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2alpha; alpha, 11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2; F2alpha, 11-Dehydroprostaglandin; F2 alpha, 11-Dehydroprostaglandin; D2, Prostaglandin; 11 Dehydroprostaglandin F2alpha; 11 Dehydroprostaglandin F2 alpha; 11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2 alpha
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
15-deoxy-delta(12,14)-prostaglandin J2 [ 15-deoxy-12,14-prostaglandin J2,15-deoxy-delta(12,14)PGJ2,15-deoxy-delta-12,14-prostaglandin J2 ]
  15-deoxy-PGJ2 is also available; check for double bonds (indicated by delta) at 12 and 14 positions 		0   Prostaglandin D2/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Immunologic Factors 		Cell 1995 Dec 1;83(5):803-12

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