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thromboxane [‚thräm′bäk‚sān] (biochemistry) Any member of a group of 20-carbon fatty acids related to the prostaglandins and derived mainly from arachidonic acid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Baynas Tablet is an agent that antagonizes prostaglandin D2 and thromboxane A2 receptors, which cause allergic rhinitis. These findings would also tie in with those in workers with lead-induced renal hyperfiltration who show a decreased production of prostaglandin (PGF2) and an increased production of thromboxane (Rods et al. A second benefit of ALA for the cardiovascular system is its ability to inhibit the body's production of inflammatory substances (cytokines, interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor, and thromboxane [A. |
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