Prostaglandin E3
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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 ...
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See also

* Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) * Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)


References

{{reflist Prostaglandins Carboxylic acids Secondary alcohols