How prostaglandins are synthesised?

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The arachidonic acid is released by the action of phospholipase A2 on phospholipids prostaglandin synthesis is catalysed by prostaglandin H synthase (PGHS). It contains two separate enzyme activities, cyclo-oxygenase and peroxidase. 

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