Term Name: | prostaglandin metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | prostaglandin metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving prostaglandins, any of a group of biologically active metabolites which contain a cyclopentane ring due to the formation of a bond between two carbons of a fatty acid. They have a wide range of biological activities. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006693] QuickGO AmiGO |