prostaglandin synthase

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prostaglandin synthase /pros·ta·glan·din syn·thase/ (sin´thās) an enzyme catalyzing the initial steps in the synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid; it comprises the component activities cyclooxygenase, catalyzing cyclization and oxidation reactions, and peroxidase, catalyzing a reduction reaction.

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