Prostaglandin E3 (PGE3) is a naturally formed
prostaglandin
The prostaglandins (PG) are a group of physiologically active lipid compounds called eicosanoids having diverse hormone-like effects in animals. Prostaglandins have been found in almost every tissue in humans and other animals. They are derive ...
and is formed via the
cyclooxygenase (COX) metabolism of
eicosapentaenoic acid
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; also icosapentaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid. In physiological literature, it is given the name 20:5(n-3). It also has the trivial name timnodonic acid. In chemical structure, EPA is a carboxylic acid with a 20-c ...
.
See also
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Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1)
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Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)
References
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Prostaglandins
Carboxylic acids
Secondary alcohols