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| Prostaglandin H2 | |
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| CAS number | 42935-17-1 |
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| Molecular formula | C20H32O5 |
| Molar mass | 352.465 g/mol |
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Prostaglandin H2 is a type of Prostaglandin which is derived from arachidonic acid and is a precursor for many other biologically significant molecules:
It is acted upon by:
- prostacyclin synthase to create prostacyclin
- thromboxane-A synthase to create thromboxane A2
- prostaglandin D2 synthase to create prostaglandin D2
- Prostaglandin E synthase to create prostaglandin E2
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