Pharmacology of Autacoids Autacoids (from the Greek “autos,” meaning self, and “acos,” meaning remedy) are locally acting biological factors that exert diverse physiological and pathophysiological effects
Autacoid - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics It engages in peripheral and central activity, is an autacoid, hormone and neurotransmitter, has an agonist-antagonistic relationship with insulin, and plays a key role in wakeful states and sleep 13
AUTACOID Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of AUTACOID is a physiologically active substance (such as serotonin, bradykinin, or angiotensin) that is produced by the body and typically has a localized effect of brief duration
Autacoids in Pharmacology and Toxicology Autacoids are biologically active substances produced by various cells in the body, playing a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and responding to pathological conditions
Autacoid Drugs This chapter provides basic information about autacoids and reviews the many types of drugs that influence their effects Some autacoid drugs are covered completely here, whereas other chapters provide more details on other agents