Cayman Chemical, NEW! Life Science, UN1231
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13,14-dihydro-15-keto Prostaglandin E2
Cayman ChemicalThe primary metabolite of PGE2 in plasma which is formed through the 15-hydroxy PGDH pathway.
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Octyl-a-ketoglutarate
Cayman ChemicalA 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.
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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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(R)-Butaprost
Cayman ChemicalButaprost 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…
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CAY10429-d3
Cayman ChemicalAn internal standard for the quantification of CAY10429 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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11ß-Prostaglandin E2
Cayman Chemical11β-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…
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Isopropyl dodec-11-enylfluorophosphonate
Cayman ChemicalAn organophosphorus ester that antagonizes the CB1 receptor and inhibits FAAH with similar potencies (IC50s = 2 nM).
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13,14-dihydro-15-keto-tetranor Prostaglandin F1ß
Cayman ChemicalA major urinary metabolite of PGE2 that is excreted in guinea pig urine at a concentration range of 1.34-2.74.
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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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Prostaglandin A2
Cayman ChemicalPGA2 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…
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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(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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Prostaglandin B2
Cayman ChemicalPGB2 is a non-enzymatic dehydration product resulting from the treatment of PGE2 or PGA2 with strong base. It has weak agonist activity on TP receptors and can increase pulmonary blood pressure in the rabbit at relatively high doses (5 µg/kg).
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Iloprost
Cayman ChemicalIloprost 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…
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Prostaglandin J2
Cayman ChemicalA 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.
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Prostaglandin F2a ethyl amide
Cayman ChemicalPGF2α-NEt is an analog of PGF2α in which the C-1 carboxyl group has been modified to an N-ethyl amide. PG esters have been shown to have ocular hypotensive activity. PG N-ethyl amides were recently introduced as alternative prostaglandin ocular hypotensive prodrugs. Although it has been…
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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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8-iso-17-phenyl trinor Prostaglandin F2ß
Cayman Chemical8-iso-17-phenyl PGF2β is an isomer of bimatoprost (free acid) that is epimerized at the 8 and 9 positions. There are no published reports on the biological activity of 8-iso-17-phenyl PGF2β.
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15-keto-17-phenyl trinor Prostaglandin F2a
Cayman ChemicalA potential metabolite of bimatoprost when administered to animals; potential minor impurity in commercial preparations of bimatoprost.
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Prostaglandin F2a-d4
Cayman ChemicalAn internal standard for the quantification of PGF2α by GC- or LC-MS.
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ONO-8711
Cayman ChemicalA potent and selective competitive antagonist of the EP1 receptor (Ki = 0.6 and 1.7 nM for human and mouse EP1, respectively); effectively reduces tumor incidence and multiplicity in mouse models of colon, breast, and oral cancer; suppresses pain and acid-induced HCO3- secretion in the stomach.
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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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Tafluprost-d4
Cayman ChemicalContains 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.
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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(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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8-iso-15-keto Prostaglandin F2ß
Cayman ChemicalA potential metabolite of 8-iso PGF2β via the 15-hydroxy PGDH pathway.
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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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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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13,14-dihydro-15-keto Prostaglandin F2a
Cayman ChemicalProminent plasma metabolite of PGF2α in the 15-hydroxy PGDH pathway.
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15(R)-Prostaglandin F2a
Cayman Chemical15(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…
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N-acetyl-S-farnesyl-L-Cysteine
Cayman ChemicalAFC is a synthetic substrate for the isoprenylated protein methyltransferase (also known as S-adenosylmethionine-dependent methyltransferase). Because it is able to serve as a substrate for the methyltransferase, it effectively functions as an inhibitor of methylation of endogenous isoprenylated proteins.