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Download or read book Prostaglandins and Thromboxanes written by Roger F. Newton and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prostaglandins and Thromboxanes explores the two members of the prostanoid class of fatty acid. This book attempts to thoroughly discuss the topic after collecting enough information through research in physical and biological sciences. As the title suggests, the book revolves around prostaglandins and thromboxanes. The book's first chapter contains a discussion on the subject's history, stating the year of discovery and crediting the scientist who coined the names. The chapter ends talking about the possible uses of prostaglandins and thromboxanes in the clinic. The chapters that follow discu...