Question: what are arachidonic acid metabolites?
Answer: Arachidonic Acid Metabolites (Prostaglandins and Related Compounds) Prostaglandins and related compounds (collectively referred to as prostanoids or eicosanoids) such as prostacyclin (PGI2), leukotrienes (LTs) and thromboxanes (TXs) are produced by many different cells in the body.