PGE2 is dehydrated to PGA2

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R-HSA-2161659
Type
Reaction [transition]
Species
Homo sapiens
Compartment
cytosol
ReviewStatus
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PGE2 is dehydrated to PGA2
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Cyclopentenone prostaglandins comprise a family of molecules that are formed by dehydration of hydroxyl moieties in prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and prostaglandin D2 (PGD2). Dehydration of PGE2 leads to prostaglandin A2 (PGA2) (Hamberg & Samuelsson B 1966, Amin 1989).

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Authored
Williams, MG  (2012-02-24)
Reviewed
Rush, MG  (2012-11-10)
Created
Williams, MG  (2012-03-14)
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