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Prostaglandin vs Prostacyclin - What's the difference?

prostaglandin | prostacyclin |

As nouns the difference between prostaglandin and prostacyclin

is that prostaglandin is any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones while prostacyclin is a prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels; it acts as a vasodilator and inhibits the aggregation of platelets.

prostaglandin

English

(wikipedia prostaglandin)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.
  • * 2001 , Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001), page 51:
    • This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin , which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation.

    prostacyclin

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia prostacyclin) (en noun)
  • (organic compound) A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels; it acts as a vasodilator and inhibits the aggregation of platelets