Prostaglandin E-2

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is a natural hormone-like substance involved in various physiological functions, including the contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles, dilation and constriction of blood vessels, regulation of blood pressure, and modulation of inflammation. It can be used to induce neuropathic pain models.

CJ-42794 (CJ-042794) is a selective antagonist of the prostaglandin E receptor subtype 4 (EP4), inhibiting [3H]-PGE2 binding to the human EP4 receptor with a mean pKi of 8.5. It exhibits a binding affinity that is at least 200-fold more selective for the human EP4 receptor than for other human EP receptor subtypes (EP1, EP2, and EP3) (IC50: 8.5 (pKi)).

Camonagrel is a compound with inhibitory effects on Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2).

p-Hydroxycinnamic acid (NSC-59260) can inhibit platelet activity, with IC50s of 371 μM, 126 μM for thromboxane B2 production and lipopolysaccharide-induced prostaglandin E2 generation, respectively.

ETHYL 2-AMINO-4-METHYL-5-PHENYLTHIOPHENE-3-CARBOXYLATE targets the prostaglandin E2 receptor EP2 subtype (human)

16,16-Dimethyl prostaglandin E2 is an orally active vertebrate Hematopoietic stem cells homeostasis critical regulator. It can act through EP2/EP4 and has an interaction with the Wnt pathway.

Enzymatically-derived prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is an optically pure compound whereas PGE2 derived from the free radical-catalyzed peroxidation of arachidonate is a racemic mixture. Ent-PGE2 is the opposite enantiomer of PGE2. Significant amounts of racemic PGE2 (rac-PGE2) are generated in vitro and in vivo in settings of oxidative stress via the isoprostane pathway. A proposed mechanism for the formation of rac-PGE2 involves the base catalyzed equilibration from 15-E2t-isoprostane (8-iso-PGE2), generated from the 15-H2t-isoprostane endoperoxide.

8-iso PGE2 isopropyl ester is a more lipophilic form of the free acid, 8-iso PGE2. Prostaglandin esters have enhanced lipid solubility compared to their parent compounds. They are generally hydrolyzed to the free acid upon in vivo administration, making the esters useful prodrugs. In general, the C-1 esters of prostaglandins show greatly diminished agonist activity in vitro compared to the parent free acids.

9-deoxy-9-methylene Prostaglandin E2 (9-deoxy-9-methylene PGE2) is a stable, isosteric analog of PGE2 that retains its biological profile with fewer side effects. In rats, it is equipotent to PGE2 in decreasing blood pressure and stimulates the gerbil colon and primate uterus with the same potency as PGE2.

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) isopropyl ester is a more lipophilic form of the free acid, PGE2. PG esters have enhanced lipid solubility compared to their parent compounds. They are generally hydrolyzed to the free acid by endogenous esterases upon in vivo administration, making the esters useful prodrugs. In general, the C-1 esters of PGs show greatly diminished receptor activity in vitro compared to the parent free acids.

17-phenyl trinor PGE2 ethyl amide is derived from 17-phenyl trinor PGE2, a synthetic analog of PGE2 that acts as an agonist of EP1 and EP3 receptors in mice (Ki = 14 and 3.7 nM, respectively) and EP1, EP3, and EP4 in rats (Ki = 25, 4.3, and 54 nM, respectively). 17-phenyl trinor PGE2 causes contraction of guinea pig ileum at a concentration of 11 μM and is 4.4 times more potent than PGE2 as an antifertility agent in hamsters. Modification of the C-1 carboxyl group to an ethyl amide serves to increase lipid solubility, thereby improving uptake into tissues and further lowering the effective concentration. Ethyl amide groups are then removed by amidases, regenerating the active free acid.

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) inhibitor 3 is a selective inhibitor targeting microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1; IC50 = 0.2 µM), demonstrating greater selectivity for mPGES-1 over COX-1, COX-2, 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO), and soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) in assays at 10 µM. This compound effectively reduces IL-1β-induced PGE2 production in A549 cells and decreases LPS-induced IL-6 and PGE2 in J774A.1 macrophages at concentrations of 10 and 1 µM, respectively. Additionally, it blocks the production of 5-LO-derived products, including leukotriene B4 (LTB4) and 5-H(p)ETE, in response to calcium ionophore A23187 alone or combined with arachidonic acid, with IC50 values of 4.9 and 5.2 µM, respectively. When administered in vivo at doses of 10 mg/kg, PGE2 inhibitor 3 effectively prevents leukocyte infiltration in a mouse model of zymosan-induced peritonitis.

17-Phenyl trinor 8-iso prostaglandin E2 is a prostaglandin analog that reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) in both normal and glaucomatous monkey eyes. It primarily lowers IOP by enhancing trabecular outflow facility.

Taprenepag (CP-544326) (CP-544326) is a potent and selective prostaglandin E2 receptor agonist (EC50 = 2.8 nM). Taprenepag has been used in trials studying the treatment of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma, Open-Angle.

1a,1b-dihomo Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is a rare polyunsaturated fatty acid initially identified in sheep vesicular gland microsome extracts containing COX and incubated with adrenic acid. It has also been detected in conditioned media of RAW 264.7 macrophages stimulated with endotoxin and arachidonic acid. This compound is believed to be produced by the elongation of AA to adrenic acid, followed by sequential metabolism by COX and PGE synthase.

11β-PGE2 is the C-11 epimer of PGE2. It is a moderate inhibitor of PGE2 binding to rat hypothalamic membranes with a Ki value of 53 nM.[1] 11β-PGE2 also stimulates bone resorption in rats at concentrations of 10-8 to 10-6 M which is similar to PGE2.2 11β-PGE2 inhibits PGE2 binding to the prostaglandin transporter protein with a Ki of 56 nM.[3] .

15(S)-15-methyl PGE2 is a potent, metabolically stable analog of PGE2. It is a potent gastric antisecretory and antiulcer compound. 15(S)-15-methyl PGE2 binds to human myometrium with twice the affinity of PGE2 and is ten times more potent than PGE1 in contracting uterine smooth muscle.

8-iso PGE2 is one of several isoprostanes produced from arachidonic acid during lipid peroxidation. It is a potent renal vasoconstrictor in the rat. 8-iso PGE2 inhibits U-46619 or I-BOP-induced platelet aggregation with IC50 values of 0.5 and 5 μM, respectively. When infused into the renal artery of the rat at a concentration of 4 μg/kg/min, 8-iso PGE2 decreases the GFR and renal plasma flow by 80% without affecting blood pressure.

8-iso Prostaglandin E2 (8-iso PGE2) is one of several isoprostanes produced from polyunsaturated fatty acids during lipid peroxidation. 8-iso-16-cyclohexyl-tetranor PGE2 is a synthetic analog of 8-iso PGE2. There are no published studies on the pharmacological properties of 8-iso-16-cyclohexyl-tetranor PGE2.

9-deoxy-9-methylene-16,16-dimethyl Prostaglandin E2 (Meteneprost) is a potent analog of prostaglandin E2 with an extended half-life in vivo. In combination with various other prostaglandin derivatives, it results in the termination of first trimester pregnancy in monkeys. A single intramuscular injection containing 0.5 mg of meteneprost and 7.5 mg of 17-phenyl trinor PGF1α is very effective in terminating early pregnancy. This prostaglandin mixture is ineffective on monkeys in their third trimester of pregnancy. Meteneprost, when compared to PGE2 and PGF1α, in monkey and rat, does not result in unwanted side effects such as fever or gastrointestinal problems.

20-hydroxy Prostaglandin E2 (20-hydroxy PGE2) is a product of cytochrome P450 metabolism of PGE2 . ω-Oxidation at C-20 followed by β-oxidation and the loss of up to four carbons from the lower side chain is a prominent metabolic pathway for PGE2. 20-hydroxy PGE2 is the putative first intermediate in this chain of chemical transformations.

11-deoxy Prostaglandin E2 (11-deoxy PGE2) is a stable, synthetic analog of PGE2 . In contrast to PGE2 which has bronchodilation effects, 11-deoxy PGE2 is a powerful bronchoconstrictor and contracts human respiratory tract smooth muscle with potencies ranging from 5 to 30 times higher than PGF2α .

5-trans-Prostaglandin E2 accelerates fibrinolysis by enhancing plasminogen activation mediated by tissue-type plasminogen activator. It also inhibits platelet aggregation in human PRP.

15-keto-Prostaglandin E2 is an endogenous bioactive metabolite that inhibits STAT3 activation through covalent interaction with the Cys259 residue, while also binding to and stabilizing EP2 and EP4 receptors, thereby exerting inhibitory effects on breast cancer cell growth and tumor progression, activating PPAR-γ signaling, and promoting fungal growth, collectively positioning this lipid mediator as a multifunctional regulator in cancer biology, immunometabolism, and host–pathogen interaction research.