G Senatorski 1 , L Paczek , M Lao
1. Instytut Transplantologii Akademii Medycznej, Warszawie.
Published:
GICID: 01.3001.0000.2818
Available language versions: en pl
Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 1993; 47 (5)
Abstract
The prostaglandins are fatty acid products of cellular phospholipids and act as local hormones. The purpose of the paper is to review its biochemistry. Additionally, the role of PG in physiology and pathophysiology of the kidney are discussed. Its effect on transplanted kidney and regulation of immune response is also included.