PPT-Prostaglandins

Prof S Kajuna   The prostaglandins are a group of lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the animal body Every prostaglandin contains 20 . 1. Dr. Nikhat Siddiqi. Prostaglandins, and the related compounds . thromboxanes. and . leukotrienes. , are collectively known as . eicosanoids. to reflect their origin from polyunsaturated fatty acids with 20 carbons. . UNIT III:. Lipid Metabolism. Part 3. Prostaglandins. , and the related compounds . thromboxanes. and leukotrienes, are collectively known as eicosanoids to reflect their origin from polyunsaturated fatty acids with 20 . Correspondingauthor.Tel.:+31104605810;fax:+31104605993.E-mailaddress:ans.eilander@unilever.com(A.Eilander). newresearchfocusedontheeffectofmaternaln-3LCPUFAsupplementationduringpregnancyandlacta-tiono Dr. . Haitham. M. Al-. Wali. P. h. .D. Pharmacology. 22 February 2018. 1. PROSTAGLANDINS. The NSAIDs act by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins. Thus, an . understanding of . NSAIDs requires comprehension of the actions and . Dr. Arthur Roberts. Modified from course of Dr. Warren Beach. Materials. ELCnew. pharmwiki.org. updated lectures. Notes on the updates. class notes from the current lectures. lectures and notes from previous years. PGs, TXs, LTs). Objectives:. . Discover and distinguish relationships between . different types of eicosanoid molecules . (PGs, TXs, LTs). Gain knowledge of enzymes that create PGs . and TXs (COX-1 and -2). is a Generic term for the 20 Carbon related compounds like:. Prostaglandins (PGs). Prostacyclins (PGI2). Thromboxanes (TX). Leukotrienes (LT). Lipoxins (LX). Resolvins. Eoxins. Biosynthesis Of Eicosanoids. BY. DR.SHUMAILA ZIA. INDUCTION OF LABOUR. DEFINITION. Initiation of uterine contraction by artificial means prior to spontaneous onset leading to progressive dilatation & effacement of cervix &delivery of baby.. In 1935, this term was introduced by Von Euler for the bioactive substance produced by prostate . glands.. Now these substances have been detected in almost all animal tissue cells.. They play an vital role in cell function and cellular metabolism.. These are largest WBCs. .. ➢ . These enlarge to form macrophages (phagocytes. ).. ➢ . These function as antigen presenting cells (APCs).. LYMPHOCYTE . These are main cells of immune system. .. Lymphocytes . ANALGESICS. . Inflammation:. . it is a biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.. . Inflammation may ends with either :. . Complete healing . Eicosanoids. Prof. Mamoun Ahram. Resources. This lecture. Lippincott’s Biochemistry, Ch. 17. Eicosanoid Metabolism: Prostaglandins, Thromboxanes, Leukotrienes, and Lipoxins (. https://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org/eicosanoid-metabolism-prostaglandins-thromboxanes-leukotrienes-and-lipoxins/. Autacoids are . are. biological factors which act like local hormones, have a brief duration, and act near the site of synthesis. The word autacoids comes from the Greek "Autos" (self) and ". Acos. SUHAS AGEY. Asst professor, . Dept of Pharmacology. Hrpiper, Shirpur. Contents . Introduction. Chemistry, biosynthesis . COX pathways . Prostaglandins . Classification . P’cological and patho. role.