Leiomyomas release prostaglandins.
Prostaglandin release by leiomyomas obtained throughout the menstrual cycle was examined using a superfusion technique. The principal prostaglandin produced was 6-keto-PGF1 alpha, with PGF2 alpha and PGE2 in lesser amounts. No cyclical changes in prostaglandin release was detected.
D015121:6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha / Q000378:metabolism; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000378:metabolism*; D008598:Menstruation; D008875:Middle Aged; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000378:metabolism*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism*
D011453:Prostaglandins; D015121:6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha