Assertion: prostaglandin | /r/HasProperty | derived
Facets:
value: from essential fatty acids
type: OTHER
value: from a chemical
type: OTHER
value: enzymatically
type: MANNER
value: from dihomo
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: They are derived enzymatically from the fatty acid arachidonic acid.
text: Prostaglandins are derived from a chemical called arachidonic acid.
text: The name prostaglandins is derived from the fact that they were originally thought to be produced by the prostate gland (they are actually produced in the seminal vesicles, among many other types of tissues).
text: Prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes are enzymatically derived from essential fatty acids and constitute a unique class of polyunsaturated, hydroxylated, 20-carbon fatty acids categorized as eicosanoids.
text: Thus, prostaglandins of the 1 series have one double bond and are derived from dihomo-γ-linolenic acid, those of the 2 series have two double bonds and are derived from arachidonic acid, and those of the 3 series have three double bonds and are derived from eicosapentaenoic acid (Fig. 2).
text: Prostaglandins are derived from a chemical called arachidonic acid.
text: As prostaglandins are derived and synthesized from fatty acids, the diet can be used to either suppress antagonistic prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation or to stimulate beneficial prostaglandin production to decrease inflammation.
text: Prostaglandins are derived from fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6, as well asarachidonic acid (AA) found in butter and meats.