Prostaglandin E

Prostaglandin E is a family of naturally occurring prostaglandins that are used as medications.
Types include:
Both types are on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
Prostaglandin E play an important role in thermoregulation of the human brain. Decreased formation of prostaglandin E through inhibition of cyclooxygenase is the basis for the antipyretic of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).