Published March 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Detection of prostaglandin F 2 α by radio-immunoassay in three South African bryophytes and its relation to the occurrence of polyunsaturated fatty acids

  • 1. Orange Free State Univ., Bloemfontein (South Africa)
  • 2. Potchefstroom Univ. for Christian Higher Education (South Africa)

Description

The presence of prostaglandin F2α, and some of its fatty acid precursors, is demonstrated in two mosses and a liverwort. This evidence points futher to the possibility that prostaglandins are common to all living organisms. 1 tab., 25 refs

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Journal Title
South African Journal of Science
Journal Volume
86
Journal Issue
3
Series
S. Afr. J. Sci.
Journal Page Range
152-153
ISSN
0038-2353
CODEN
SAJSA