Assertion: prostaglandin | /r/HasProperty | biochemistry
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text: As nouns the difference between prostaglandin and prostacyclin is that prostaglandin is (biochemistry) any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the c 20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones while prostacyclin is (organic compound) a prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels; it acts as a vasodilator and inhibits the aggregation of platelets.
text: In context|biochemistry|lang=en terms the difference between prostaglandin and leukotriene is that prostaglandin is (biochemistry) any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the c 20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones while leukotriene is (biochemistry) any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.
text: As nouns the difference between prostaglandin and leukotriene is that prostaglandin is (biochemistry) any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the c 20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones while leukotriene is (biochemistry) any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.
text: As nouns the difference between prostaglandin and prostanoid is that prostaglandin is (biochemistry) any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the c 20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones while prostanoid is (chemistry) the prostaglandins and related compounds.
text: As nouns the difference between hormone and prostaglandin is that hormone is (physiology) any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity while prostaglandin is (biochemistry) any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the c 20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.