For Eicosanoid we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Anti-Aging, Calorie Restriction, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Prostate Cancer.

Eicosanoid (Anti-Aging)

A hormone derived from a 20-carbon atom, polyunsaturated fat. Eicosanoids are made by every cell in the body. As autocrine hormones, they are constantly produced by the cell to sample the external environment. "Good" eicosanoids generate AMP.

Eicosanoid (Calorie Restriction)

A short-lived, short-range hormone (roughly speaking).

Eicosanoid (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

A hormone derived from a 20-carbon atom, polyunsaturated fat. Eicosanoids are made by every cell in the body. As autocrine hormones, they are constantly produced by the cell to sample the external environment. "Good" eicosanoids generate AMP.

Eicosanoid (Prostate Cancer)

Any of a class of compounds derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids (as arachidonic acid) and involved in cellular activity

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