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)-