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What is a prostaglandins?

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Anonymous

9y ago
Updated: 12/15/2024

Prostaglandin analogues are molecules that behave like prostaglandins by binding to prostaglandin receptors. Misoprostol is the most commonly used prostaglandin analogue.

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