What is another name for prostaglandin? Understanding Eicosanoids
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Synthesized in nearly every cell of the human body, prostaglandins are a group of lipid compounds with diverse, hormone-like effects [1.8.4, 1.3.5]. While there isn't one single other name for prostaglandin, they are a prominent member of a larger class of signaling molecules called **eicosanoids** [1.2.4].
