An internal standard for quantification of 13,14-dihydro-15 (R,S)-hydroxy-16,16-difluoro-Prostaglandin E1, a metabolite of a bicyclic PGE1 derivative used in the treatment of chronic constipation, by GC- or LC-mass spectrometry (MS).

Iloprost is a second generation structural analog of prostacyclin (PGI) with about ten-fold greater potency than the first generation stable analogs, typified by carbaprostacyclin. Iloprost binds with equal affinity to the human recombinant IP and EP1 receptors with a Ki of 11 nM. Iloprost…

15(S)-15-methyl PGF2α is a metabolically stable analog of PGF2α. It is a potent uterine stimulant and abortifacient which can be administered intramuscularly to induce labor. It induces luteolysis and reduces serum progesterone concentrations when given as an intramuscular injection in…

A FAHFA in which palmitic acid is esterified to 9-hydroxy palmitic acid.

The physiological actions of PGD2 include regulation of sleep, lowering of body temperature, inhibition of platelet aggregation and relaxation of vascular smooth muscle. PGD2 mediates its effects by 2 distinct G-protein-coupled receptors, DP1 and CRTH2/DP2. 15(R)-15-methyl PGD2 is a potent,…

An analog of MAFP, which has been widely studied as an inhibitor of phospholipases, FAAH, and as a CB receptor ligand; pharmacology of the α-linolenyl analog of MAFP has not been completely investigated.

Misoprostol is a widely sold analog of PGE1 which has potent but relatively non-selective agonist activity with respect to the prostanoid EP receptor subgroup. Misoprostol has been used therapeutically for many years in humans for the treatment of gastric ulcer disease under the Searle tradename…

An internal standard for the quantification of 5-POHSA by GC- or LC-MS.

13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGF1α is a metabolite of PGF1α that has been reported in the rat stomach. The measurement of 13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGF1α can be used as a marker of the in vivo production of PGF1α.

Contains four deuterium atoms at the 3', 3', 4', and 4' positions; is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of tafluprost by GC-or LC-mass spectrometry.

Butaprost is a structural analog of PGE2 with good selectivity for the EP2 receptor subtype. Butaprost has frequently been used to pharmacologically define the EP receptor expression profile of various human and animal tissues and cells. Serious confusion as to the structure of Butaprost was…

A latanoprost-related isomer containing both a double bond at C-13,14 and an invered (b) hydroxyl group at C-15; a potential impurity in most commercial preparations of the lantanoprost bulk drug product.

An organophosphorus ester that antagonizes the CB1 receptor and inhibits FAAH with similar potencies (IC50s = 2 nM).

A lipid peroxidation product; actively modifies histidine and lysine residues on proteins and causes protein cross-linking.

A metabolite of (±)12(13)-EpOME.

Prominent plasma metabolite of PGF2α in the 15-hydroxy PGDH pathway.

An isomer of 17-phenyl trinor PGF2α, characterized by an inverted (β) hydroxyl group at C-15.

A competitive inhibitor of 15-hydroxy PGDH; acts as an agonist on most EP receptor subtypes (Kd d~ 1 nM for isolated EP2 receptors); preserves the self-renewal properties while preventing the differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells during expansion in culture.

A dehydration product of PGD2 formed by the elimination of the C-9 hydroxyl group; inhibits platelet aggregation (IC₅₀ ~ 5-10 nM); has antimitotic and antiproliferative effects on a variety of cultured normal cells and tumor cell lines.

A form of FAHFA in which oleic acid is esterified to 13-hydroxy stearic acid.

A 9β-hydroxy isomer of 5-trans PGF2α.

A plant growth regulator that activates various signal transduction pathways with both growth promoting and inhibitory functions, perhaps in response to stress; initially synthesized as (+)7-epi jasmonic acid, a more active and biologically relevant form of the hormone, but quickly epimerizes to…

A stable, cell-permeable form of α-ketoglutarate which accumulates rapidly and preferentially in cells with a dysfunctional TCA cycle; stimulates PHD activity and increases HIF-1α turnover when used at 1 mM; competitively blocks succinate- or fumarate-mediated inhibition of PHD.

15(R)-PGF2α is the C-15 epimer of the naturally occurring mammalian autacoid PGF2α. It has only 25% of the potency of PGF2α in hamster antifertility studies, which may be due to reduced affinity for FP receptors. Compared to PGF2α, 15(R)-PGF2α has a binding affinity of…

11β-PGE2 is the C-11 epimer of PGE2. It is a moderate inhibitor of PGE2 binding to rat hypothalamic membranes with a Ki value of 53 nM. 11β-PGE2 also stimulates bone resorption in rats at concentrations of 10-8 to 10-6 M which is similar to PGE2. 11β-PGE2 inhibits PGE2 binding to the…

A potential metabolite of 8-iso PGF2β via the 15-hydroxy PGDH pathway.

PGF2α 1,11-lactone is a lipid-soluble internal ester of PGF2α. Hydrolysis of the lactone by plasma esterases readily produces free PGF2α in rats and monkeys, but not in humans. PGF2α 1,11-lactone is active as an antifertility agent with greatly reduced vasoactivity compared…

A potential metabolite of bimatoprost when administered to animals; potential minor impurity in commercial preparations of bimatoprost.

PGA2 is a naturally occurring prostaglandin in gorgonian corals where it may function in self defense. It is generally not present in mammals. PGA2 has low biological potency in most bioassays, but it does show some antiviral/antitumor activity. At a 25 µM concentration, PGA2 blocks the cell…

8-iso PGA1 is an isoprostane and a member in a large family of prostanoids of non-cyclooxygenase origin. It occurs as a common minor impurity in most commercial preparations of PGE1. The biological activity of 8-iso PGA1 has not been studied in depth or reported in the literature.

A metabolite of PGD2 via the 15-hydroxy PGDH pathway.

16,16-dimethyl PGF2β is a metabolically stable analog of PGF2β. It prevents bronchospasm in asthmatics but is less potent than PGE2.