Thromboxane A2 [thromboxan A2]

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Terms

Rabbit Aorta Contracting Substance

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Definition

An unstable intermediate between the prostaglandin endoperoxides and thromboxane B2. The compound has a bicyclic oxaneoxetane structure. It is a potent inducer of platelet aggregation and causes vasoconstriction. It is the principal component of rabbit aorta contracting substance (RCS).

Annotation
/biosyn /physiol permitted
DUI
D013928 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0021438
CAS
Thromboxa-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 9,11-epoxy-15-hydroxy-, (5Z,9alpha,11alpha,13E,15S)-
Previous indexing
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated (1973-1974); Hydroxy Acids (1975-1977); Pyrans (1966-1977)
History note
86(78); was see under THROMBOXANES 1978-85
Public note
86; was see under THROMBOXANES 1978-85

D Chemicals and Drugs
D10 Lipids 2 524
D10.251 Fatty Acids 1 429
D10.251.355.255 Eicosanoids 96
D10.251.355.255.100 Arachidonic Acids 118
D10.251.355.255.100.825 Thromboxanes 23
D10.251.355.255.100.825.800 Thromboxane A2 26
D10.251.355.255.100.825.810 Thromboxane B2 24
D10.251.355.310 Fatty Acids, Essential 114
D10.251.355.310.166 Arachidonic Acids 118
D10.251.355.310.166.971 Thromboxanes 23
D10.251.355.310.166.971.800 Thromboxane A2 26
D10.251.355.310.166.971.810 Thromboxane B2 24