Highly purified. Control peptide for E3364-10 (antiserum) and E3364-15 (affinity purified antibody). Prostanoids are the cyclooxygenase metabolites derived from C-20 unsaturated fatty acids (arachidonic acid). They include prostaglandin (PG) D2, PGE2, PGF2 alpha, PGI2, and thrombaxane (Tx) A2. The fatty acids precursors are released from the membrane phosphoplipids in response to various physiological and pathological stimuli by the action of phospholipase A2. They are converted to various prostanoids by the sequential actions of cyclooxygenases and the respective synthases. Prostaglandin PGE2 is one of the major prostaglandin produced during inflammation. A variety of PGE2-mediated effects on vascular smooth muscle tonus, glomerular cell function, renin release, and renal salt and water transport have been described. PGs also influence neuronal activity by modulating neurotransmitter release, sensitizing secretory fibers to noxious stimuli, or inducing fever and sleep. The actions of