Application of Prostaglandins in Medicine

Abstract

This article discusses the structure of prostaglandins and their uses in medicine, as well as the benefits of prostaglandins in diseases. To date, certain facts have accumulated indicating the involvement of prostaglandins in the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. The influence of prostaglandins on fat metabolism has attracted much more attention from both a clinical and theoretical point of view. Further study continues on the role of various prostaglandins in carbohydrate utilization and their relationship with the function of the insular apparatus.