Definizione monolingua

prostaglandin

prostaglandin (plural prostaglandins)

1. (biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C₂₀ acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.
   • 2001, Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001, p. 51):

     This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin, which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation.

Definizione dizionario prostaglandin

prostaglandina

Altri significati:

any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C20 acid prostanoic acid

(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C <sub>20</sub> acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.

Group of lipid compounds, containing 20 carbon atoms, including a 5-carbon ring, that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the body.