Biologically Active Small Molecules, UN1231, NEW! Life Science
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16,16-dimethyl Prostaglandin F2ß
Cayman Chemical16,16-dimethyl PGF2β is a metabolically stable analog of PGF2β. It prevents bronchospasm in asthmatics but is less potent than PGE2.
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U-46619
Cayman ChemicalTXA2 receptor agonist; causes platelet shape change (EC50 ~6 nM) and aggregation (EC50 ~97 nM).
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15(S)-Latanoprost
Cayman ChemicalAn analog of latanoprost in which the hydroxyl at C-15 is inverted relative to latanoprost; binds to the FP receptor in the cat iris sphincter muscle with an IC50 value of 24 µM (tested as the free acid); potential impurity in latanoprost bulk drug preparations.
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15(R)-15-methyl Prostaglandin D2
Cayman ChemicalThe 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,…
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13,14-dihydro-15(R,S)-hydroxy-16,16-difluoro Prostaglandin E1-d4
Cayman ChemicalAn 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).
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11ß-Misoprostol
Cayman ChemicalMisoprostol 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…
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9-POHSA
Cayman ChemicalA FAHFA consisting of palmitoleic acid esterified at the 9-position of hydroxy stearic acid; significantly elevated in serum of glucose tolerant AG4OX mice; may be a bioactive lipid with roles in metabolic syndrome and inflammation.
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Bicyclo Prostaglandin E2
Cayman ChemicalBicyclo PGE2 is a stable, base-catalyzed transformation product of 13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGE2. 13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGE2 itself is a metabolite of PGE2 found in human plasma at a median level of 20-25 pg/ml. Due to the inherent instability of 13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGE2, it is advisable to quantify…
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17-phenyl trinor Prostaglandin F2a diethyl amide
Cayman ChemicalAn F-series PG analog in which the C-1 carboxyl group has been modified to an N-diethyl amide; dialkyl amides such as a 17-p-PGF2α-NEt2 are inert to corneal amidase activity, and are not converted in any detectable amount to the corresponding free acids.
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15(S)-15-methyl Prostaglandin E2
Cayman Chemical15(S)-15-methyl PGE2 is a potent, metabolically stable analog of PGE2. It is a potent gastric antisecretory and antiulcer compound. 15(S)-15-methyl PGE2 binds to human myometrium with twice the affinity of PGE2 and is ten times more potent than PGE1 in contracting uterine smooth muscle.
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15(R)-17-phenyl trinor Prostaglandin F2a isopropyl ester
Cayman ChemicalA 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.
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17-trifluoromethylphenyl-13,14-dihydro trinor Prostaglandin F2a
Cayman ChemicalA number of 17-phenyl trinor PGF2α derivatives have been approved for the treatment of glaucoma. Of these, the ones wherein the 13,14-double bond has been hydrogenated retain relatively good potency, but show a significantly reduced incidence of local irritant side effects.…
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Arachidonoyl p-Nitroaniline
Cayman ChemicalApNA is one of several nitroaniline fatty acid amides which can be used to measure FAAH activity. FAAH is a relatively unselective enzyme in that it accepts a variety of amide head groups other than the ethanolamine of its nominal endogenous substrate AEA (Item No. 90050). It also will hydrolyze…
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15-deoxy-?12,14-Prostaglandin A1
Cayman ChemicalA synthetic PGA1 analog with structural features similar to 15-deoxy-Δ12,14-PGJ2, a ligand for PPARγ.
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16,16-dimethyl Prostaglandin E2
Cayman ChemicalA 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.
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13,14-dihydro-15-keto Prostaglandin F1a
Cayman Chemical13,14-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.
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12-OAHSA
Cayman ChemicalA FAHFA in which oleic acid occurs at the 12-position on hydroxy stearic acid.
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4-oxo-2-Nonenal
Cayman ChemicalA lipid peroxidation product; actively modifies histidine and lysine residues on proteins and causes protein cross-linking.
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15(S)-15-methyl Prostaglandin F2a
Cayman Chemical15(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…
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GW 848687X
Cayman ChemicalA potent and selective EP1 receptor antagonist (IC50 = 2.5 nM), with >400-fold selectivity relative to EP2, EP3, EP4, DP1, and IP; has 30-fold selectivity over TP; shows complete anti-hyperalgesic activity in a rat model of chronic inflammatory joint pain.
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Linoleic Acid-d4
Cayman ChemicalAn internal standard for the quantification of linoleic acid by GC- or LC-MS.
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(±)7-epi Jasmonic Acid
Cayman ChemicalA 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…
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ent-Prostaglandin E2
Cayman ChemicalEnzymatically-derived PGE2 is an optically pure compound whereas PGE2 derived from the free radical-catalyzed peroxidation of arachidonate is a racemic mixture. Ent-PGE2 is the opposite enantiomer of PGE2. Significant amounts of racemic PGE2 (rac-PGE2) are generated in vitro and in vivo in settings…
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17-phenyl trinor Prostaglandin A2
Cayman Chemical17-phenyl trinor PGA2 is a synthetic prostaglandin analog designed for increased half-life and greater potency. There are no published reports of the biological activity of 17-phenyl trinor PGA2 in the literature at this time.
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Clasto-Lactacystin ß-lactone
Cayman ChemicalActive metabolite of lactacystin, a widely used selective inhibitor of the 20S proteasome, with at least 10 times better activity; irreversibly alkylates subunit X of the 20S proteasome.
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Prostaglandin E2-d9
Cayman ChemicalAn internal standard for the quantification of PGE2 by GC- or LC-MS.
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Arachidonic Acid-d8
Cayman ChemicalAn internal standard for the quantification of arachidonic acid by GC- or LC-MS.
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20-ethyl Prostaglandin E2
Cayman Chemical20-ethyl PGE2 is an analog of PGE2 in which the ω-chain has been extended by the addition of two methylene carbon atoms. The only well studied prostaglandin analog with this structural feature is unoprostone, an F-series prostaglandin that is clinically approved as a glaucoma medication.…
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8-iso-15-keto Prostaglandin F2ß
Cayman ChemicalA potential metabolite of 8-iso PGF2β via the 15-hydroxy PGDH pathway.
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17-trans Prostaglandin E3
Cayman Chemical17-trans PGE3 is an isomer of PGE3 which could theoretically result from the COX metabolism of dietary trans-fatty acids. There are no published reports on the biological activity of this compound.
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13-OAHSA
Cayman ChemicalA form of FAHFA in which oleic acid is esterified to 13-hydroxy stearic acid.
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Prostaglandin A2-d4
Cayman ChemicalAn internal standard for the quantification of PGA2 by GC- or LC-MS.