Prostaglandin synthesis of the trachea in rats and guinea pigs

Acta Histochem. 1990;89(1):81-4. doi: 10.1016/S0065-1281(11)80317-X.

Abstract

The synthesis of 5 prostaglandins in the trachea of rats and guinea pigs is studied by means of radio-thin-layer chromatography. The role of PGs in physiological and pathophysiological processes is discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chromatography, Thin Layer
  • Female
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acids / metabolism
  • Male
  • Prostaglandins / biosynthesis*
  • Rats
  • Thromboxane B2 / biosynthesis
  • Trachea / metabolism*

Substances

  • Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acids
  • Prostaglandins
  • Thromboxane B2