Physiologically active compounds found in many organs of the body. They are formed in vivo from the prostaglandin endoperoxides and cause platelet aggregation, contraction of arteries, and other biological effects. Thromboxanes are important mediators of the actions of polyunsaturated fatty acids transformed by cyclooxygenase.

DUI

D013931 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0021441

Previous indexing

Fatty Acids, Unsaturated (1973-1974); Hydroxy Acids (1975-1977); Pyrans (1966-1977)

History note

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Public note

78