Prostaglandins and the Universal Soldier
1985; American Medical Association; Volume: 254; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1001/jama.1985.03360050039007
ISSN1538-3598
Autores Tópico(s)Synthesis and Reactions of Organic Compounds
ResumoI was walking down Paseo de la Reforma, the large avenue laid out 120 years ago by Archduke Maximilian that cuts through the center of Mexico City. It was 7 o'clock in the morning and the first installment of the 11,000 tons of daily air pollution was already visible. I was determined, however, to get some good early-morning pictures before being picked up for the press conference. The hot topic revolved around the first synthetic prostaglandins, which had just been released in Mexico. My task was rather simple and straightforward: to explain to the press in ten minutes the meaning of prostaglandins. I have never felt at ease with explanations unless properly chosen, easily understood noun was readily available to introduce the topic of discussion. Somehow, a family of 20 carbon oxygenated fatty acids didn't seem appropriate. What about a family of hormone-like chemicals? Naturally occurring substances? Well, maybe
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