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.

Annotation

do not confuse with DINOPROST; /biosyn /physiol permitted

DUI

D015232 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0023405

CAS

Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxo-, (5Z,11alpha,13E,15S)-

Previous indexing

Prostaglandins (1966-1974); Prostaglandins E (1975-1988)

History note

89

Public note

89