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Prostaglandin endoperoxides and thromboxanes: Formation and effects

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The formation of prostaglandin (PG) endoperoxides and thromboxane A2 (TXA2) as components of rabbit aorta contracting substance is described. Their activity and their possible implication in pathophysiological processes is discussed.

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Moncada, S. Prostaglandin endoperoxides and thromboxanes: Formation and effects. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch. Pharmacol. 297 (Suppl 1), S81–S84 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00587788

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