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Prostaglandin D2 MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Prostaglandin D2
Tree Number(s)
D10.251.355.255.550.200.200
D23.469.050.175.725.200.200
Unique ID
D015230
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015230
Scope Note
The principal cyclooxygenase metabolite of arachidonic acid. It is released upon activation of mast cells and is also synthesized by alveolar macrophages. Among its many biological actions, the most important are its bronchoconstrictor, platelet-activating-factor-inhibitory, and cytotoxic effects.
Entry Term(s)
11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2 alpha
11-Dehydroprostaglandin F2alpha
PGD2
Registry Number
RXY07S6CZ2
Related Numbers
41598-07-6
CAS Type 1 Name
Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 9,15-dihydroxy-11-oxo-, (5Z,9alpha,13E,15S)-
Previous Indexing
Prostaglandins (1966-1977)
Prostaglandins D (1978-1988)
Public MeSH Note
89
History Note
89
Date Established
1989/01/01
Date of Entry
1988/05/12
Revision Date
2015/06/08
Prostaglandin D2 Preferred
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