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Thromboxane
Group of lipids / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Thromboxane is named for its role in blood clot formation (thrombosis).