Thromboxane B2

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Thromboxane B2
Identifiers
CAS number 54397-85-2
PubChem 5283137
MeSH Thromboxane+B2
Properties
Molecular formula C20H34O6
Molar mass 370.48 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Thromboxane B2 is the product of thromboxane.

It is involved in platelet release.1

References

  1. ^ "Definition: thromboxane b2 from Online Medical Dictionary". Retrieved on 2008-11-02.
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Autacoids, unsaturated fatty acids: Eicosanoids
Precursor
Prostanoids
Precursor
Active
D/J
E/F
I
A2 · B2
Leukotrienes (LT)
Precursor
Initial
A4 · B4
C4 · D4 · E4
Nonclassic
By function
bronchoconstriction (PGF2, TXA2, LTC4, LTD4, LTE4)

vasoconstriction (PGF2, TXA2, TXB2) · vasodilation (PGE2, PGI2, LTC4, LTD4, LTE4)

platelets: induce (TXA2) inhibit (PGD2, PGI2) · leukocytes: induce (TXA2, LTB4) inhibit (PGD2, PGE2)

labor stimulation: (PGE2, PGF2)
see also enzymes

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