Assertion: prostaglandin | /r/CapableOf | play important role
Facets:
value: in a number of reproductive processes
type: TEMPORAL
value: luteal function,
type: OTHER
value: in ovulation
type: LOCATION
value: in blood clotting
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: equally
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Working in conjunction with thromboxanes, prostaglandins play an equally important role in blood clotting, and the balance between the two kinds of substances essentially control whether or not coagulation occurs.
text: Prostaglandins play important roles in ovulation, luteal function, implantation, maintenance of gestation, microbial-induced abortion, parturition, postpartum uterine and ovarian infections, and resumption of postpartum ovarian cyclicity.
text: Prostaglandins also play an important role in the contractions of womb and fallopian tubes.
text: Although it is clear that prostaglandins play an important role in a number of reproductive processes, our understanding of the precise mechanism of action remains very basic.