THROMBOXANE A2
\θɹˈɒmbəksˌe͡ɪn ˌe͡ɪ tˈuː], \θɹˈɒmbəksˌeɪn ˌeɪ tˈuː], \θ_ɹ_ˈɒ_m_b_ə_k_s_ˌeɪ_n ˌeɪ t_ˈuː]\
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An unstable intermediate between the prostaglandin endoperoxides and thromboxane B2. The compound has a bicyclic oxaneoxetane structure. It is a potent inducer of platelet aggregation and causes vasoconstriction. It is the principal component of rabbit aorta contracting substance (RCS).
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