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Prostaglandins I
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Definition
: A class of cyclic prostaglandins that contain the 6,9-epoxy bond. Endogenous members of this family are biosynthesized enzymatically from PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES.
DF: PGI
Examples
Epoprostenol
Other names
Prostaglandin I; Prostacyclins