Thromboxane A2

Thromboxane A2

Identifiers
CAS number	[57576-52-0]
PubChem	5280497
MeSH	Thromboxane+A2
Properties
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₃₂O₅
Molar mass	352.465 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Thromboxane A2 is a thromboxane. It is generated from prostaglandin H2 by thromboxane-A synthase. It is also a major component of blood clots. Aspirin irriversibly inhibits platelet cyclooxygenase preventing the formation of prostaglandin H2, and therefore Thromboxane A2.

Eicosanoid synthesis.

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Prostanoids	Prostaglandins - Thromboxanes (A₂, B₂)

Leukotrienes	A4 - B4 - Slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (C4, D4, E4)

Other	Arachidonic acids - Eicosapentaenoic acid - Lipoxins