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Definition Page for DrumLib's Health Research Review:
PG
Prostaglandin (pros-ta-GLAN-din)
Physiologically active substances that modulate the biochemical
activity of the tissues in which they are formed. They play an important role in heart
disease, lipolysis, glucose
metabolism, vasodilation, vasoconstriction, and many other things. There are many
types of prostaglandins: PGE, PGI, etc. There are also subtypes such as PGE-1, PGE-2, etc.
PGI-2
Prostacyclin (pros-ta-SIGH-clin)
A prostaglandin hormone made by the cells of
the artery wall lining. PGI-2 is a vasodilator and it
prevents abnormal blood clots.