autacoid

• Substance physiologiquement active produite par l'organisme, agissant localement comme un messager hormonal ou régulateur, notamment lorsqu'on ne peut pas la classer précisément parmi les hormones classiques.

A physiologically active internal secretion, particularly one whose classification may be uncertain, that acts locally within the body.

1. Physiologically active substanceC2formalmedical

   A naturally occurring substance in the body that acts locally to regulate physiological functions, such as hormones or local mediators.

   Autacoïde

   • Histamine is a well-known autacoid involved in allergic reactions.
   • Prostaglandins are a class of autacoids that influence inflammation and pain.
   • The study focused on the role of autacoids in regulating blood pressure.

   Synonymesautocoid