colo2 Unit 3

Introduction to Autacoids The word autacoid originates from the Greek words “autos” (self) and “akos” (remedy or healing). Literally, autacoids mean “self-remedy” or “self-healing” substances. In pharmacology, autacoids are defined as biologically active chemical substances produced by the body that exert local effects, generally close to the site of their synthesis, and are subsequently metabolized…