Description
Sulprostone is a metabolism resistant synthetic analog of PGE2.{1993} It is a selective agonist for EP3 receptors with a Ki value of 0.35 nM at the human recombinant EP3-III receptor and an IC50 of 0.01 µM for the inhibition of PGE2 binding.{8322,3390} Sulprostone is a potent stimulator of uterine smooth muscle contractions with high abortifacient activity.{3335,2462}
Formal name: N-(methylsulfonyl)-9-oxo-11α,15R-dihydroxy-16-phenoxy-17,18,19,20-tetranor-prosta-5Z,13E-dien-1-amide
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Molecular weight: 465.6
CAS: 60325-46-4
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A solution in methyl acetate
Product Type|Biochemicals|Receptor Pharmacology|Agonists||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Reproductive Biology||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Cyclooxygenase Pathway