Post Date December, 02 2023
The origin and name of prostaglandins.
Prostaglandins, abbreviated as "PG", belong to a group of human hormones. In 1930, it was discovered by the scientist Von Enler in the semen of mammals. Due to the initial assumption that this hormone is secreted by the prostate, it was named "prostaglandin" and has been used until now.
In fact, as far as the source is concerned, it has been identified that the prostaglandins in semen mainly come from seminal vesicles; In addition, other tissues and cells in the human body can produce certain prostaglandins. Therefore, the name "prostaglandin" is completely a misnomer.
The function and function of prostaglandins.
In terms of function, prostaglandins have two main functions: first, promoting the excitation of human smooth muscle; Second, lower human blood pressure.
In terms of its function, prostaglandins are currently mainly used for contraception, abortion, induced labor, and the treatment of asthma, enteritis, hemorrhagic gastritis, gastric ulcers, and other diseases. In addition, prostaglandins have become an important research object in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
What is the relationship between prostaglandins and the prostate gland?
Specifically, there is no direct relationship between prostaglandins and the prostate gland. Prostate lesions do not cause a significant decrease in prostaglandins; Conversely, a decrease in prostaglandins does not have a direct impact on prostate health. In short, prostaglandins and the prostate are two completely different things.
Clinically, some male friends, even medical practitioners, often associate prostaglandins with the prostate gland. This phenomenon is a complete lack of basic medical knowledge.
