alprostadil

Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil) is the naturally occurring prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) which displays a variety of pharmacologic actions. Prostaglandin E1 is a potent vasodilator agent that increases peripheral blood flow, inhibits platelet aggregation, and induces bronchodilation. Used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, this agent produces corporal smooth muscle relaxation by binding to PGE receptors, resulting in the activation of adenylate cyclase and the subsequent accumulation of 3'5'-cAMP.

Alprostadil sodium is a prostaglandin receptor ligand with Ki values of 36, 10, 1.1, 2.1, and 33 nM for EP1, EP2, EP3, EP4, and IP, respectively, in mice.It induces vasodilatation and inhibits platelet aggregation, and it can be used as a vasodilator for the study of peripheral vascular disease.

Alprostadil ethyl ester is a biochemical used in the treatment of scleroderma.

Limaprost (17α,20-dimethyl-δ2-PGE1) is an analog of PGE1 with structural modifications intended to give it a prolonged half-life and greater potency.It is a potent and orally active vasodilator. Limaprost increases blood flow and inhibits platelet aggregation. Limaprost (17α,20-dimethyl-δ2-PGE1) can be used for pain relief, has antianginal effects, and has potential for ischaemic symptoms treatment.

Prostaglandin E1 ethanolamide, an analog of Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), can potentially inhibit the GLI2-induced expression of target genes such as Gli1 and Ptch1, thereby reducing tumor growth [1].