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The most common and most biologically active of the mammalian prostaglandins. It exhibits most biological activities characteristic of prostaglandins and has been used extensively as an oxytocic agent. The compound also displays a protective effect on the intestinal mucosa.

Also Known As:

PGE2; Prostaglandin E2; PGE2 alpha; Prepidil Gel; Prostaglandin E2 alpha; Prostenon; E2 alpha, Prostaglandin; E2, Prostaglandin; E2alpha, Prostaglandin; Gel, Prepidil; alpha, PGE2; alpha, Prostaglandin E2; PGE2alpha; Prostaglandin E2alpha; Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxo-, (5Z,11alpha,13E,15S)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Oxytocics

Lipids: 114793
- Fatty Acids: 27405
  - Unsaturated Fatty Acids: 8236
    - Eicosanoids: 3262
      - Prostaglandins: 17100
        Prostaglandins E: 2673
        Dinoprostone: 10047
Biological Factors: 2472
- Inflammation Mediators: 1113
  - Autacoids: 276
    - Eicosanoids: 3262
      - Prostaglandins: 17100
        Prostaglandins E: 2673
        Dinoprostone: 10047

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)