Group of lipid compounds, containing 20 carbon atoms, including a 5-carbon ring, that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the body.
hormone-like substance that may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity
potent hormone-like substance found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity
a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity
