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A suggested shorthand nomenclature for the eicosanoids

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  1. Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis Section, Institute of Experimental Pharmacology Syntex Research, 3401 Hillview Avenue, 94304, Palo Alto, CA

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Editor's Note: Lipids is pleased to contribute to the growing dialogue on eicosanoid nomenclature and invites additional thoughts and comments.

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Smith, D.L., Willis, A.L. A suggested shorthand nomenclature for the eicosanoids. Lipids 22, 983–986 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02536436

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