THROMBOXANES
\θɹˈɒmbəksˌe͡ɪnz], \θɹˈɒmbəksˌeɪnz], \θ_ɹ_ˈɒ_m_b_ə_k_s_ˌeɪ_n_z]\
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Physiologically active compounds found in many organs of the body. They are formed in vivo from the prostaglandin endoperoxides and cause platelet aggregation, contraction of arteries, and other biological effects. Thromboxanes are important mediators of the actions of polyunsaturated fatty acids transformed by cyclooxygenase.
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