Metabolism of PGE2 by prostaglandin dehydrogenase is essential for remodeling the ductus arteriosus

Nat Med. 2002 Feb;8(2):91-2. doi: 10.1038/nm0202-91.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cyclooxygenase 2
  • Dinoprostone / metabolism*
  • Ductus Arteriosus / enzymology
  • Ductus Arteriosus / physiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenases / metabolism*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Isoenzymes / metabolism
  • Membrane Proteins
  • Placenta / physiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases / metabolism
  • Pulmonary Circulation

Substances

  • Isoenzymes
  • Membrane Proteins
  • Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenases
  • Cyclooxygenase 2
  • PTGS2 protein, human
  • Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases
  • Dinoprostone