Seeing this delayed pumping led the researchers to consider a type of drug that's been used for years, called prostanoids.

Prostanoids are lipids that help to control inflammatory responses. Among a variety of biochemical roles, EP4 plays a part in increasing the ability of immune cells to enter tumours. An EP4 ...

For similar reasons, the use of prostanoids to ripen a nulliparous cervix is not recommended. Ergometrine is helpful to minimize bleeding after suction evacuation, and the chance of requiring ...

which we have found to differ distinctly from a number of other prostanoids. We are currently working to identify the complex pharmacological mechanisms, including characterisation of the prostanoid ...

Table 1. Suggested strategies for analgesic/anti-inflammatory treatment and cardiovascular prevention among patients with inflammatory disease and different levels of risk of vascular events ...