What is prostaglandin?

Prostaglandins belong to a class of physiologically active unsaturated fatty acids.

Prostaglandins are widely distributed in various tissues and body fluids, and their basic structure is prostaglandin acid. Prostaglandins can bind to specific receptors, and after binding, they can mediate cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. In addition, prostaglandin is also involved in the pathological process of inflammation, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The earliest prostaglandin is extracted from human semen, and can be prepared by biosynthesis or total synthesis. It can be used as a clinical drug.