meteneprost (definition)

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ψ ψ	meteneprost under 16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2

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Definition: A synthetic prostaglandin E analog that protects the gastric mucosa, prevents ulceration, and promotes the healing of peptic ulcers. The protective effect is independent of acid inhibition. It is also a potent inhibitor of pancreatic function and growth of experimental tumors.

DF: DIMETHYLPGE2

Other names E2, 16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin; 16,16 Dimethylprostaglandin E2; 16,16 Dimethyl PGE2; 16,16-Dimethyl-PGE2

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source	Drugs*
meteneprost [ 9-deoxo-16,16-dimethyl-9-methylene-PGE2,9-deoxo-16,16-dimethyl-9-methyleneprostaglandin E2,9-deoxy-16,16-dimethyl-9-methylene-PGF2,9-methylene-16,16-dimethyl PGE2,9-methylene-PGE2 ] 9-deoxo-9-methylene-PGEs are possible solution to PGE stability problem; stable in aqueous media from pH 1 to 14 & have biological properties similar to corresponding PGEs; cpd tested for use as early	61263-35-2 prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15-dihydroxy-16,16-dimethyl-9-methylene, (5Z,11 alpha,13E,15R)	16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2/analogs & derivatives Pharma Action* Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal	Adv Prostaglandin Thromboxane Res 1980;6:355

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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