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Prostaglandin Endoperoxides

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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.  /chem syn permitted: do not convert to PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES, SYNTHETIC; DF: PG ENDOPEROXIDES   
Examples Prostaglandins G; Prostaglandins H 		Other names Endoperoxides, Prostaglandin
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
7-(3-((hexylthio)methyl)-7-oxabicyclo(2.2.1)hept-2-yl)-5-heptenoic acid, (+)-isomer  119785-54-5   *Prostaglandin Endoperoxides. J Med Chem 1989;32(5):974
SQ 28852  103001-17-8 5-Heptenoic acid, 7-(3-((hexyloxy)methyl)-7-oxabicyclo(2.2.1)hept-2-yl)-, (1R-(1alpha,2alpha(Z),3alpha,4alpha))  *Prostaglandin Endoperoxides. Prostaglandins 1986;31(4):651
15-hydroperoxyprostaglandin E2  65380-05-4 Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 15-hydroperoxy-11-hydroxy-9-oxo-, (5Z,11alpha,13E,15S)  Dinoprostone/*analogs & derivatives Prostaglandin Endoperoxides. J Biol Chem 1986;261(11):5023

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