Question

Describe biosynthesis and metabolism of prostaglandins. Explain the pharmacology of prostaglandins.

Answer 1

Biosynthesis is a multi step enzyme-catalyst process where substrates are converted into more complex products in living beings while metabolism is a term used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of cells and the organisms. Prostaglandins and the mechanism of action of anti-inflammatory drugs acts primarily through the inhibiting of prostagladin synthesis by the inhibiting  the enzyme cyclooxygenase .