Prostaglandins: Synthesis, functions and inhibitors Carol S. Lutz, Ph.D. Lecture 23 March 16, 2015 Objectives: •Discover and distinguish relationships between different types of eicosanoid molecules (PGs, TXs, LTs) •Gain knowledge of enzymes that create PGs and TXs (COX-1 and -2) •Explore physiological functions of these molecules •Ascertain how pharmacological inhibitors work to block activity Prostaglandins and related compounds (thromboxanes and other