prostaglandin metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0006693

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. 0198506732

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Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

has parts: 13-prostaglandin reductase activity prostaglandin D2 11-ketoreductase activity prostaglandin H2 endoperoxidase reductase activity

13-prostaglandin reductase activity prostaglandin D2 11-ketoreductase activity prostaglandin H2 endoperoxidase reductase activity Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: prostanoid metabolic process

prostanoid metabolic process Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: prostaglandin biosynthetic process

prostaglandin biosynthetic process Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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