[physiologically active compounds found in many organs of the body, formed in vivo from the prostaglandin endoperoxides and causing platelet aggregation, contraction of arteries, and other biological effects; important mediators of the actions of polyunsaturated fatty acids transformed by cyclooxygenase. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0040061 - Eicosanoid
- Biologically Active Substance
Relation/PAR: eicosanoid