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prostaglandin
prostaglandin (pros-tă-gland-in) n. one of a group of hormone-like substances present in a wide variety of tissues and body fluids. Prostaglandins have many actions; for example, they cause contraction of smooth muscle (including that of the uterus) and dilatation of blood vessels, they are mediators in the process of inflammation, and they are involved in the production of mucus in the stomach. Synthetic prostaglandins are used to induce labour or produce abortion and to treat peptic ulcers, glaucoma, and (in newborn babies) congenital heart disease.
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Travoprost: A prostaglandin analogue for the treatment of glaucoma
Magazine article from: Formulary; 11/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...VA) awarded a contract for prostaglandin ophthalmic agents with travoprost...adrenergic agonists, topical prostaglandin analogues, and lopical and...inhibitors of carbonic anhydrase.4 Prostaglandin analogues are the newest class...
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Should a prostaglandin agent be used as initial monotherapy?
Magazine article from: Ophthalmology Times; 4/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...century, the 1994 introduction of prostaglandin analogs for glaucoma treatment in Japan...s domination. In 1996, the first prostaglandin analog latanoprost (Xalatan, Pharmacia...United States. Since then, three other prostaglandin analog agents have been released...
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Prostaglandin may worsen lung injury induced by lipopolysaccharide.
Newspaper article from: Health & Medicine Week; 2/2/2004; 663 words
; ...Deoxy-Delta[superscript]12,14-prostaglandin J[subscript]2 may exacerbate acute...deoxy-Delta[superscript]12,14-prostaglandin J[subscript]2 (15d-prostaglandin J[subscript]2) has received attention...
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Hormone Prostaglandin Shortens Labor, Study Says
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 4/23/1991; ; 481 words
; ...Johns Hopkins found that the hormone prostaglandin shortened labor by about four hours...Caesarean sections. Doctors administered prostaglandin to participants who were at least 37...induced labor. The 42 women treated with prostaglandin received an oblong disc that was inserted...
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Differential Effects of Interferon-[tau] on the Prostaglandin Synthetic Pathway in Bovine Endometrial Cells Treated with Phorbol Ester*
Magazine article from: Journal of Dairy Science; 7/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...tau] (IFN-[tau]) on the prostaglandin secretory pathway of immortalized bovine...secretions of PGF^sub 2[alpha]^ and prostaglandin E^sub 2^ (PGE^sub 2^). Co...PdBu for 6 h induced expression of prostaglandin H synthase-2 mRNA, prostaglandin...
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Concerns with prostaglandin analogues
Magazine article from: Managed Healthcare Executive; 11/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...them about side effects. With the prostaglandin analogues, I explain to them the medication...Samples: Alcon has been researching prostaglandin analogues for a long period of time...could you comment on these other prostaglandin analogues that were investigated...
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Prostaglandin Increases Vascularity, Reduces Fibrosis In Treated Hearts.(end-stage heart failure treatment)
Newspaper article from: Angiogenesis Weekly; 6/15/2001; 700+ words
; ...Sonia Nichols, senior medical writer - Prostaglandin E, used in several clinical studies...new blood vessels, as one result of prostaglandin E therapy in patients awaiting heart...inhibited fibrosis, is also a result of prostaglandin E treatment, according to researchers...
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Prostaglandin Compound is Indicator for Serious Condition.(Health & Fitness)(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: Blood Weekly; 2/3/2000; 700+ words
; ...between high levels of free 8-iso-prostaglandin F-2 (alpha) from decidua basalis...Norway. A compound known as 8-iso-prostaglandin F-2 (alpha) has been shown to be...These particular properties of the prostaglandin encouraged scientists at the University...
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Effects of a single administration of prostaglandin F2alpha, or a combination of prostaglandin F2alpha and prostaglandin E2, or placebo on fertility variables in dairy cows 3-5 weeks post partum, a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.(Research)(Clinical report)
Magazine article from: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology; 12/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...effects on the fertility of cows; use of prostaglandin F2alpha alone as a single treatment...benefit of a single post partum combined prostaglandin treatment should be demonstrated...Inadequate production of endogenous prostaglandin has been associated with delay in uterine...
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Herpetic keratitis in a patient who used two different prostaglandin analogue ophthalmic solutions: a case report.(CASE REPORTS)
Magazine article from: Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal; 12/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...keratitis while using two different prostaglandin analogue ophthalmic solutions. Results...keratitis associated to two different prostaglandin analogues. These findings suggest...herpetic keratitis associated to a prostaglandin analogue might be predisposed to a...
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prostaglandin
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
prostaglandin , any of a group of about a dozen compounds synthesized from fatty...nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis may account for their usefulness in reducing fever and inflammation...
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Analgesia
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...the creation of a chemical called prostaglandin. The initial pain is caused by...to the brain. According to the prostaglandin theory, the pain that is felt afterward is due to the prostaglandin at the site of the injury sending...
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Anti-inflammatory agents
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...the production of a compound in the body called prostaglandin. Prostaglandin is made from another molecule called arachidonic...cyclooxidase from working properly. The shutdown of prostaglandin production curtails the inflammatory response...
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Uterine Stimulants
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
...the uterus. If the fetus died but was not expelled, a prostaglandin (PGE2) may be given to ripen the cervix to facilitate...evacuation, or to encourage uterine contractions. The prostaglandin may be administered either in gel form or as a vaginal suppository...
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prostacyclin
Book article from: A Dictionary of Biology
prostacyclin ( prostaglandin I ) A type of prostaglandin normally produced by endothelial cells lining the walls of blood vessels. It inhibits blood clotting by preventing the aggregation of platelets and causes widening of blood vessels (vasodilation...
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