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.

[1] 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).

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