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Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D011453
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Prostaglandins

Definitions
A group of compounds derived from unsaturated 20-carbon fatty acids, primarily arachidonic acid, via the cyclooxygenase pathway. They are extremely potent mediators of a diverse group of physiological processes.
Synonyms
Prostanoid
Prostanoids
Prostaglandin
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