Isoprostane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Isoprostane is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of various prostaglandin-like compounds formed in vivo from the free radical-catalyzed peroxidation of essential fatty acids (primarily arachidonic acid) without the direct action of cyclooxygenase enzyme.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of various prostaglandin-like compounds formed in vivo from the free radical-catalyzed peroxidation of essential fatty acids (primarily arachidonic acid) without the direct action of cyclooxygenase enzyme.
Word Forms
- isoprostanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neuroprostane, isofuran, isoprostanoid, isoprenoid, isoprenogenesis, isofurane.
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