Prostaglandin — A prostaglandin is any member of a group of lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the animal body. Every prostaglandin contains 20 carbon atoms, including a 5 carbon ring.They are… … Wikipedia
Prostaglandin E2 — This article is about the pharmaceutical agent dinoprostone . For the drug dinoprost , see Prostaglandin F2alpha. Prostaglandin E2 Systematic (IUPAC) name (5Z,11α,13E,15S) 7 [3 hydroxy 2 (3 hydroxyoct 1 enyl) 5 oxo cyclopent … Wikipedia
Muscarinic antagonist — In neurochemistry, a muscarinic receptor antagonist is an agent that reduces the activity of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. Acetylcholine (often abbreviated ACh) is a neurotransmitter, whose receptor is a protein found in synapses and… … Wikipedia
Cholecystokinin antagonist — A Cholecystokinin antagonist is a specific type of receptor antagonist which blocks the receptor sites for the peptide hormone Cholecystokinin (CCK). There are two subtypes of this receptor known at present, defined as CCKA and CCKB (also called… … Wikipedia
Corticotropin releasing hormone antagonist — A Corticotropin releasing hormone antagonist is a specific type of receptor antagonist which blocks the receptor sites for Corticotropin releasing hormone (also known as Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)), blocking therefore the consequent… … Wikipedia
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Mifepristone — Systematic (IUPAC) name 11β [p (Dimethylamino)phenyl] 17β hyd … Wikipedia
Medication — Medication, also referred to as medicine, can be loosely defined as any substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. [ [http://www.fda.gov/opacom/laws/fdcact/fdcact1.htm US Federal Food, Drug … Wikipedia
