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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   
Pharmacological Action Anti-Ulcer Agents 		Other names E2, 16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin; 16,16 Dimethylprostaglandin E2; 16,16 Dimethyl PGE2; 16,16-Dimethyl-PGE2
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
16,16-dimethylprostaglandin E2 (4-acetamidobenzamido)phenyl ester  62873-55-6   16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2/*analogs & derivatives. Hepatology 1988;8(1):61
9-deoxy-16,16-dimethyl-tetranor-9-methyleneprostaglandin E2  123283-87-4   16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2/*analogs & derivatives. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 1986;11(1):33
19-hydroxy-16,16-dimethylprostaglandin E2  93800-35-2 Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15,19-trihydroxy-16,16-dimethyl-9-oxo-, (5Z,11alpha,13E,15R)  16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2/*analogs & derivatives. Biochem Med 1984;32(2):151
16,16-dimethyprostaglandin E2 4-benzaldehyde semicarbazone ester  62845-71-0   16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2/*analogs & derivatives. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes Med 1984;14(2):215
11-methyl-16,16-dimethylprostaglandin E2  0   16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2/*analogs & derivatives. J Pharm Sci 1980;69(6):718
meteneprost  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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