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... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Eicosanoids > Prostaglandins > Prostaglandins, Synthetic > Prostaglandins E, Synthetic > Misoprostol
... > Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Eicosanoids > Prostaglandins > Prostaglandins, Synthetic > Prostaglandins E, Synthetic > Misoprostol

Preferred term

Misoprostol  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 0E43V0BB57
  • 58717-36-5 ((11beta,13E)-(+-)-isomer)
  • 58717-37-6 ((11alpha,13Z)-(+-)-isomer)
  • 59122-46-2 (Misoprostol)
  • 59122-48-4 ((11alpha,13E,16R)-isomer)
  • 59122-49-5 ((11alpha.13E,16S)-isomer)
  • 59122-50-8 ((11beta,13E,16S)-isomer)
  • 59122-51-9 ((11beta,13E,16R)-isomer)
  • 92999-98-9 ((11alpha,13E)-isomer)
  • Prost-13-en-1-oic acid, 11,16-dihydroxy-16-methyl-9-oxo-, methyl ester, (11alpha,13E)-

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Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • Misoprostol

    French

  • 0E43V0BB57
  • 58717-36-5 ((11beta,13E)-(+-)-isomer)
  • 58717-37-6 ((11alpha,13Z)-(+-)-isomer)
  • 59122-46-2 (Misoprostol)
  • 59122-48-4 ((11alpha,13E,16R)-isomer)
  • 59122-49-5 ((11alpha.13E,16S)-isomer)
  • 59122-50-8 ((11beta,13E,16S)-isomer)
  • 59122-51-9 ((11beta,13E,16R)-isomer)
  • 92999-98-9 ((11alpha,13E)-isomer)
  • Prost-13-en-1-oic acid, 11,16-dihydroxy-16-methyl-9-oxo-, methyl ester, (11alpha,13E)-

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BRK2GBFW-D

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