[prostaglandin E2 is the most common and most biologically active of the mammalian prostaglandins; it exhibits most biological activities characteristic of prostaglandins including vasodilation, immune modulatory effects, contraction or relaxation of smooth muscle, inhibition of gastric secretion and sodium resorption inhibition; it has been used extensively as an oxytocic agent and displays a protective effect on the intestinal mucosa; prostaglandin E1 has many similar properties and also inhibits platelet aggregation. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0033559 - Eicosanoid
- Biologically Active Substance
Relation/PAR: [HS875] PROSTAGLANDINS
Relation/CHD: (11alpha,13E,15S)-11,15-Dihydroxy-9-oxoprost-13-en-1-oic Acid
dinoprostone