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Also known as Thromboxane, TX

class=skin-invert-image|thumb|Thromboxane A2 class=skin-invert-image|thumb|Thromboxane B2 Thromboxane is a member of the family of lipids known as eicosanoids. The two major thromboxanes are thromboxane A2 and thromboxane B2. The distinguishing feature of thromboxanes is a 6-membered ether-containing ring.

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  • Production
  • Mechanism
  • Functions
  • Role of A2 in platelet aggregation
  • Pathology
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class=skin-invert-image|thumb|Thromboxane A2 class=skin-invert-image|thumb|Thromboxane B2 Thromboxane is a member of the family of lipids known as eicosanoids. The two major thromboxanes are thromboxane A2 and thromboxane B2. The distinguishing feature of thromboxanes is a 6-membered ether-containing ring.

Thromboxane is named for its role in blood clot formation (thrombosis).

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