Thromboxanes

Physiologically active compounds found in many organs of the body. They are formed in vivo from the prostaglandin endoperoxides and cause platelet aggregation, contraction of arteries, and other biological effects. Thromboxanes are important mediators of the actions of polyunsaturated fatty acids transformed by cyclooxygenase.

Year introduced: 1978

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Tree Number(s): D10.251.355.255.100.825, D10.251.355.310.166.971

MeSH Unique ID: D013931

Entry Terms:

• Thromboxane

Previous Indexing:

• Fatty Acids, Unsaturated (1973-1974)
• Hydroxy Acids (1975-1977)
• Pyrans (1966-1977)

See Also:

• Receptors, Thromboxane

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Lipids
Fatty Acids
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated
Eicosanoids
Arachidonic Acids
Thromboxanes
Thromboxane A2
Thromboxane B2

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Lipids
Fatty Acids
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated
Fatty Acids, Essential
Arachidonic Acids
Thromboxanes
Thromboxane A2
Thromboxane B2