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8-epi-prostaglandin F2alpha

under Dinoprost
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More on Dinoprost Definition: A naturally occurring prostaglandin that has oxytocic, luteolytic, and abortifacient activities. Due to its vasocontractile properties, the compound has a variety of other biological actions.  do not confuse with DINOPROSTONE; /biosyn /physiol permitted    Other names 9alpha,11beta PGF2; Prostaglandin F2 alpha; PGF2 alpha; Estrofan; Enzaprost F; 9alpha,11beta-PGF2; Prostaglandin F2alpha; Prostaglandin F2; PGF2alpha; PGF2; alpha, PGF2; F2alpha, Prostaglandin; F2 alpha, Prostaglandin
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
8-epi-prostaglandin F2alpha [ 15-F(2t)-IsoP,15-F(2t)-isoprostane,8-F(2t)-isoprostane,8-epi-PGF2 alpha,8-epi-PGF2alpha,8-epiprostaglandin F2alpha,8-iso-PGF(2alpha),8-iso-PGF2alpha,8-isoprostaglandin F2alpha,8-isoprostane,isoprostaglandin F2alpha type-III ]
  a potent preglomerular vasoconstrictor acting principally through thromboxane A2 receptor activation 		27415-26-5 Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 9,11,15-trihydroxy-, (5Z,8beta,9alpha,11alpha,13E,15S)  Dinoprost/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Vasoconstrictor Agents 		J Clin Invest 1992 Jul;90(1):136-41

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