prostaglandin a-2

PGA2 is a naturally occurring prostaglandin in gorgonian corals where it may function in self defense. It is generally not present in mammals. PGA2 has low biological potency in most bioassays, but it does show some antiviral/antitumor activity.[1] At a 25 uM concentration, PGA2 blocks the cell cycle progression of NIH 3T3 cells at the G1 and G2/M phase .[2] It has also been shown to act as a vasodilator with natriuretic properties.[3]

Ketoprofen (RP-19583) is a propionic acid derivative and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase I and II, decreasing the formation of prostaglandin and thromboxane precursors. This reduction in prostaglandin synthesis, mediated by prostaglandin synthase, is responsible for its therapeutic effects. Additionally, Ketoprofen decreases thromboxane A2 formation via thromboxane synthase, inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Bromfenac Sodium (AHR 10282R) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which has anti-inflammatory activity and may block prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase 1 and 2.

Beta-Sitosterol (SKF 14463) has recently been shown to induce G2 M arrest, endoreduplication, and apoptosis through the Bcl-2 and PI3K Akt signaling pathways. Beta-Sitosterol (SKF 14463) , a main dietary phytosterol found in plants, may have the potential for prevention and therapy for human cancer. Although the exact mechanism of action of Beta-Sitosterol (SKF 14463) is unknown, it may be related to cholesterol metabolism or anti-inflammatory effects (via interference with prostaglandin metabolism). Beta-Sitosterol (SKF 14463) induces apoptosis and activates key caspases in MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells.

Rebamipide (OPC12759) is a quinolinone derivative with anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory activities. Rebamipide induces cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) synthesis which results in an increase in endogenous prostaglandin synthesis in the gastric mucosa. This agent also inhibits H. pylori-induced production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha and subsequent inflammation of the gastric mucosa. In addition, rebamipide scavenges oxygen-derived free radicals that potentially cause mucosal injury, and stimulates prostaglandin EP4 receptor gene expression followed by mucous secretion, thereby enhancing the gastric mucosal defense.

Lornoxicam (Chlortenoxicam) (chlortenoxicam) is a new nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam class with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. Lornoxicam differs from other oxicam compounds in its potent inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis, a property that explains the particularly pronounced efficacy of the drug. Lornoxicam is approved for use in Japan.

(2-{[2-(2-fluorophenoxy)ethyl]sulfanyl}-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)acetic acid is a prostaglandin-like CRTH2 antagonist with an IC50 < 10 μM, which can be used in studies of rhinitis, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema and conjunctivitis.

HPGDS inhibitor 1 is a novel and selective inhibitor for Hematopoietic Prostaglandin D Synthase (HPGDS) with an IC50 Value of 0.7 nM.

AM211 (AM211 free acid) is a potent and orally bioavailable antagonist of prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) receptor type 2 (DP2)

2,5-dimethyl Celecoxib is a derivative of celecoxib that does not inhibit COX-2 (IC50 = >100 μM).1 It does inhibit microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) in HeLa cells (IC50 = 15.6 μM) and reduces prostaglandin E2 production in HeLa, A549, and HCA-7 cells (IC50s = 0.64, 0.83, and 3.08 μM, respectively).2 It inhibits proliferation of drug-sensitive RPMI8226 and multidrug-resistant 8226 Dox40 multiple myeloma cells, as well as increases the rate of apoptosis when used at concentrations of 20 and 30 μM.3 2,5-dimethyl Celecoxib reduces the expression of survivin, cyclin A, cyclin B, MEK1, and MEK2 in 8226 Dox40 cells. The antiproliferative effect of 2,5-dimethyl celecoxib is independent of mPGES-1 inhibition.2References1. Zhu, J., Song, X., Lin, H.-P., et al. Using cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors as molecular platforms to develop a new class of apoptosis-inducing agents. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 94(23), 1745-1757 (2002).2. Wobst, I., Schiffmann, S., Birod, K., et al. Dimethylcelecoxib inhibits prostaglandin E2 production. Biochem. Pharmacol. 76(1), 62-69 (2008).3. Kardosh, A., Soriano, N., Liu, Y.-T., et al. Multitarget inhibition of drug-resistant multiple myeloma cell lines by dimethyl-celecoxib (DMC), a non-COX-2 inhibitory analog of celecoxib. Blood 106(13), 4330-4338 (2005). 2,5-dimethyl Celecoxib is a derivative of celecoxib that does not inhibit COX-2 (IC50 = >100 μM).1 It does inhibit microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) in HeLa cells (IC50 = 15.6 μM) and reduces prostaglandin E2 production in HeLa, A549, and HCA-7 cells (IC50s = 0.64, 0.83, and 3.08 μM, respectively).2 It inhibits proliferation of drug-sensitive RPMI8226 and multidrug-resistant 8226 Dox40 multiple myeloma cells, as well as increases the rate of apoptosis when used at concentrations of 20 and 30 μM.3 2,5-dimethyl Celecoxib reduces the expression of survivin, cyclin A, cyclin B, MEK1, and MEK2 in 8226 Dox40 cells. The antiproliferative effect of 2,5-dimethyl celecoxib is independent of mPGES-1 inhibition.2 References1. Zhu, J., Song, X., Lin, H.-P., et al. Using cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors as molecular platforms to develop a new class of apoptosis-inducing agents. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 94(23), 1745-1757 (2002).2. Wobst, I., Schiffmann, S., Birod, K., et al. Dimethylcelecoxib inhibits prostaglandin E2 production. Biochem. Pharmacol. 76(1), 62-69 (2008).3. Kardosh, A., Soriano, N., Liu, Y.-T., et al. Multitarget inhibition of drug-resistant multiple myeloma cell lines by dimethyl-celecoxib (DMC), a non-COX-2 inhibitory analog of celecoxib. Blood 106(13), 4330-4338 (2005).

HPGDS inhibitor 2 (GSK-2894631A) is a potent, selective hematopoietic prostaglandin D synthase (h-pgds) inhibitor, IC50 = 9.9 nm.

Prostaglandin H2 (PGH2), initially isolated from the incubation of arachidonic acid with ovine seminal vesicle microsomes, acts as a potent vasoconstrictor. It serves as the precursor for all 2-series prostaglandins (PGs) and thromboxanes (TXs). Moreover, as a TP receptor agonist, PGH2 irreversibly aggregates human platelets at concentrations of 50-100 ng/ml.

Prostaglandin F1α (PGF1α) is the putative metabolite of dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) via the cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway. Both PGF1α and PGF2α have been shown to act as priming pheromones for male Atlantic salmon with a threshold concentration of 10-11 M. [1] PGF1α binds to the ovine corpus luteum FP receptor at only 8% of the relative potency of PGF2α. [2] It is only half as active as PGF2α in inducing human respiratory smooth muscle contractions in vitro. [3]

Pexopiprant, a potent oral antagonist of the prostaglandin D2 receptor 2 (DP2) with a K i value less than 100nM, is a valuable compound for asthma research.

8-iso-13,14-dihydro-15-keto Prostaglandin F2α (8-iso-13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGF2α) is a metabolite of the isoprostane, 8-isoprostane (8-iso PGF2α), in rabbits, monkeys and humans. 8-iso PGF2α is a PG-like product of non-specific lipid peroxidation. In both humans and monkeys, exogenously infused 8-isoprostane is converted primarily to metabolites having 2 or 4 carbon atoms removed from the top side chain by β-oxidation. A similar pattern is observed when tritiated 8-isoprostane is infused into rabbits. Early in the infusion (within 10 minutes) 8-iso-13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGF2α was a significant component of the metabolite profile, which was comprised mostly of dinor 8-isoprostane metabolites. 8-iso-13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGF2α weakly inhibits the U-46619 or collagen-induced aggregation of human platelets, although a number of the E-series isoprostanes are much more potent in this assay.

Butaprost is a chemical compound that functions as a selective agonist for the prostaglandin E receptor (EP2). It exhibits an EC50 of 33 nM and a Ki of 2.4 μM when interacting with the murine EP2 receptor. However, Butaprost demonstrates lower activity against murine EP1, EP3, and EP4 receptors. Furthermore, it effectively attenuates fibrosis by inhibiting the TGF-β/Smad2 signaling pathway [1] [2] [3].

AMK is an active metabolite of the neurohormone melatonin .1,2,3,4It is formed from melatoninviathe metabolic intermediate AFMK that is then deformylated by catalase or formamidase.5,6AMK scavenges singlet oxygenin vitrowhen used at a concentration of 200 μM.1It inhibits the epinephrine- and arachidonic acid-induced production of prostaglandin E2and PGD2in ovine seminal vesicle microsomes in a concentration- and time-dependent manner, as well as LPS-induced increases in COX-2 levels in RAW 264.7 macrophages when used at a concentration of 500 μM.2,3AMK (20 mg/kg) decreases MPTP-induced increases in lipid peroxidation in the cytosol and mitochondria from substantia nigra and striatum in a mouse model of MPTP-induced Parkinson’s disease.4 1.Schaefer, M., and Hardeland, R.The melatonin metabolite N1-acetyl-5-methoxykynuramine is a potent singlet oxygen scavengerJ. Pineal Res.46(1)49-52(2009) 2.Kelly, R.W., Amato, F., and Seamark, R.F.N-acetyl-5-methoxy kynurenamine, a brain metabolite of melatonin, is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin biosynthesisBiochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.121(1)372-379(1984) 3.Mayo, J.C., Sainz, R.M., Tan, D.-X., et al.Anti-inflammatory actions of melatonin and its metabolites, N1-acetyl-N2-formyl-5-methoxykynuramine (AFMK) and N1-acetyl-5-methoxykynuramine (AMK), in macrophagesJ. Neuroimmunol.165(1-2)139-149(2005) 4.Tapias, V., Escames, G., López, L.C., et al.Melatonin and its brain metabolite N1-acetyl-5-methoxykynuramine prevent mitochondrial nitric oxide synthase induction in parkinsonian miceJ. Neurosci. Res.87(13)3002-3010(2009) 5.Tan, D.-X., Manchester, L.C., Reiter, R.J., et al.Melatonin directly scavenges hydrogen peroxide: A potentially new metabolic pathway of melatonin biotransformationFree Radic. Biol. Med.29(11)1177-1185(2000) 6.Hirata, F., Hayaishi, O., Tokuyama, T., et al.In vitro and in vivo formation of two new metabolites of melatoninJ. Biol. Chem.249(4)1311-1313(1974)

The prostaglandin E receptor 4 (EP4) is one of four G protein-coupled receptors that mediate the actions of prostaglandin E2 . Binding of PGE2 to the EP4 receptor causes an increase in intracellular cyclic AMP, which plays important roles in bone formation and resorption, cancer, and atherosclerosis. KMN-80 is a substituted γ-lactam (pyrrolidinone) derivative of PGE1 that acts as a selective and potent agonist of EP4 with an IC50 value of 3 nM (IC50 = 1.4 μM for EP3 and > 10 μM for all other prostanoid receptors). In functional assays it has been shown to stimulate secreted alkaline phosphatase gene reporter activity in EP4-transfected HEK293 cells with an EC50 value of 0.19 nM, demonstrating >5,000 and 50,000-fold selectivity against EP2 and TP, respectively. KMN-80 can induce the differentiation of bone marrow stem cells from both young and aged rats into osteoblasts in vitro (EC50s = 20 and 153 nM, respectively) and exhibits favorable tolerability up to at least 10 μM, whereas the EP4 agonist L-902,688 is highly cytotoxic at similar concentrations in these cells. KMN-80 has been used to repair calvarial defects in an in vivo rat craniomaxillofacial reconstruction model (rate of reduction in defect size equivalent to BMP-2 treated rats) and to promote bone formation in a rat incisor tooth socket model.

AM-211 sodium is a novel and potent antagonist of the prostaglandin D2 receptor type 2. AM-211 is active in animal models of allergic inflammation. AM211 has high affinity for human, mouse, rat, and guinea pig DP2 and it shows selectivity over other prostanoid receptors and enzymes. AM211 exhibits good oral bioavailability in rats and dogs and dose-dependently inhibits 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-PGD(2)-induced leukocytosis in a guinea pig pharmacodynamic assay.

1. Tussilagone inhibits dendritic cell function through the induction of heme oxygenase-1. 2. Tussilagone has anti-cancer activity, might be a potential chemotherapeutic agent for the prevention and treatment of human colon cancer. 3. Tussilagone has anti

HQL-79 is a selective and orally active human hematopoietic prostaglandin D synthase (H-PGDS) inhibitor. It inhibits the synthesis of PGD2 and acts as an anti-allergic agent (Kd: 0.8 μM and IC50: 6 μM). It also shows no obvious effect on COX-1, COX-2, m-P

Laflunimus suppresses immunoglobulin (Ig) secretion, with IC50 values of 2.5 and 2 μM for IgM and IgG, respectively. Laflunimus also is a prostaglandin endoperoxide H synthase (PGHS) -1 and -2 inhibitor. Laflunimus is an immunosuppressive agent and an analogue of the Leflunomide-active metabolite A77 1726. Laflunimus is an orally active inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH).

O-Desmethyl-N-deschlorobenzoyl indomethacin is a metabolite of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and COX inhibitor indomethacin, formed from indomethacin in isolated rabbit hepatocytes. O-Desmethyl-N-deschlorobenzoyl indomethacin (600 μM) decreases the viability of HL-60 leukemia cells when cultured with glucose oxidase. It has also been used in the synthesis of prostaglandin D2 receptor antagonists.

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate-d4 is a deuterated compound of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate has a CAS number of 117-81-7. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate plasticizer is used to impart softness and flexibility to PVC products. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate has been implicated in obesity and insulin resistance. It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and adversely affects the endocrine system.

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.

EP4 antagonist 14 is a prostaglandin E2 receptor subtype EP4 antagonist, demonstrating an IC50 of 1.1 nM in a HEK293 human receptor reporter assay and blocking β-arrestin recruitment due to PGE2 with an IC50 of 0.9 nM. At 10 µM, it reduces PGE2-stimulated mRNA levels of Il-4, macrophage mannose receptor 1 (Mrc1), chitinase-like protein 3 (Chil3), chemokine (C-X-C) motif ligand 1 (Cxcl1), triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (Trem2), and arginase-1 (Arg1) in RAW 264.7 macrophages. When used at 30 mg/kg per day alongside anti-PD-1 antibodies, it curbs tumor growth and enhances CD8+ T cell infiltration in tumors using a CT26 murine colon cancer model.

15(R)-Prostaglandin D2 functions as a DP(2) receptor (Prostaglandin Receptor) agonist with potential roles in prostatic hormone signaling and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. It enhances actin polymerization in human eosinophils and elevates cAMP levels in platelets [1].

15-deoxy-Δ12,14-Prostaglandin D2 (15-deoxy-Δ12,14-PGD2) is a PGD2 metabolite functioning as an agonist for the PGD2 receptor 2 (DP2), with a binding affinity (Ki) of 50 nM for the mouse DP2 receptor expressed in HEK293 cell membranes. It activates eosinophils with an EC50 of 8 nM and enhances the recruitment of steroid receptor coactivator-1 (SRC-1) to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ), initiating PPARγ-mediated transcription at 5 µM concentration. Furthermore, it exhibits cytotoxicity towards L1210 murine leukemia cells with an IC50 of 0.3 µg/ml and displays weaker inhibition of ADP-induced platelet aggregation than PGD2, with an IC50 of 320 ng/ml.

8-iso Prostaglandin A2 is an isoprostane produced by the nonenzymatic oxidation of arachidonic acid.

8(E),10(E),12(Z)-Octadecatrienoic acid is a conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that has been found inC. officinalisseed oil and has anticancer activity.1,2,3It inhibits the growth of Caco-2 cells when used at concentrations ranging from 10 to 50 μM.28(E),10(E),12(Z)-Octadecatrienoic acid (10 μM) induces formation of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and apoptosis in DLD-1 colorectal adenocarcinoma cells.3It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis in sheep vesicular gland microsomes (IC50= 31 μM).4 1.Crombie, L., and Holloway, S.J.The biosynthesis of calendic acid, octadeca-(8E,10E, 12Z)-trienoic, acid, by developing marigold seeds: origins of (E,E,Z) and (Z,E,Z) conjugated triene acids in higher plantsJ. Chem. Soc. Perk. T. 12425-2434(1985) 2.Yasui, Y., Hosokawa, M., Kohno, H., et al.Growth inhibition and apoptosis induction by all-trans-conjugated linolenic acids on human colon cancer cellsAnticancer Res.26(3A)1855-1860(2006) 3.Shinohara, N., Ito, J., Tsuduki, T., et al.Jacaric acid, a linolenic acid isomer with a conjugated triene system, reduces stearoyl-CoA desaturase expression in liver of miceJ. Oleo Sci.61(8)433-441(2012) 4.Nugteren, D.H., and Christ-Hazelhof, E.Naturally occurring conjugated octadecatrienoic acids are strong inhibitors of prostaglandin biosynthesisProstaglandins33(3)403-417(1987)

Prostaglandin J2 (PGJ2), a derivative of Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2), serves as a potent agonist for PGD2 receptors (DP), exhibiting affinity constants (K i) of 0.9 nM and 6.6 nM for hDP and hCRTH2 receptors, respectively. It activates cyclic AMP production with an EC50 of 1.2 nM, induces oxidative stress, neuronal apoptosis, and promotes the accumulation of ubiquitinated (Ub) proteins. Notably, PGJ2's neurotoxic properties are implicated in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's (PD) [1] [2] [3] [4].

PDC31 (THG113.31; ILGHXDYK) is a D-amino acid-based oligopeptide that acts as an allosteric and non-competitive inhibitor of the FP Prostaglandin Receptor, used primarily as a smooth muscle contractile agent. It effectively reduces the strength and duration of uterine contractions in vivo, offering potential for preterm labor and primary dysmenorrhea (PD) research. Additionally, PDC31 enhances the Ca2+-dependent large-conductance K+-channel in human myometrial cells [1] [2].

Prostaglandin D2 ethanolamide (PGD2-EA) is a bioactive lipid produced by the sequential metabolism of anandamide (arachidonoyl ethanolamide) by cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, in particular by COX-2, and PGD synthase. The biosynthesis of PGD2-EA from anandamide can also be increased when anandamide metabolism is diminished by deletion of fatty acid amide hydrolase. PGD2-EA is inactive against recombinant prostanoid receptors, including the D prostanoid receptor. It increases the frequency of miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents in primary cultured hippocampal neurons, an effect which is the opposite of that induced by anandamide.. PGD2-EA also induces apoptosis in colorectal carcinoma cell lines.

28-Acetylbetulin is a lupane triterpenoid and derivative of the cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor betulin that has been found inM. chiapensisand has anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities.1,2It inhibits LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2production by 55.9 and 69.5%, respectively, in RAW 264.7 cells (IC50s = 4.7 and 1.7 μM, respectively).128-Acetylbetulin induces cytotoxicity in a variety of cancer cells, including A549, HT-29, and MCF-7 cells (IC50s = 14.37, 10.96, and 11.38 μM, respectively).2

AF3442 is a potent and selective mPGES-1 inhibitor (microsomal prostaglandin (PG) E synthase-1). AF3442 caused a concentration-dependent inhibition of PGE(2) in human recombinant mPGES-1 with an IC(50) of 0.06microM. AF3442 is a selective mPGES-1 inhibitor which reduced monocyte PGE(2) generation also in the presence of plasma proteins. Pharmacological inhibition of mPGES-1 did not translate into redirection of PGH(2) metabolism towards other terminal PG synthases in monocytes. The functional relevance of this observation deserves to be investigated in vivo.

2-(E-2-decenoylamino)ethyl 2-(cyclohexylethyl) sulfide inhibits stress-induced ulcers by maintaining phospholipase A2 and prostaglandin E2 levels in rats subjected to water immersion-restrained stress-induced ulceration.

2-Chloroadenosine-5'-O-diphosphate, a purine nucleotide adenosine 5'diphosphate (ADP) derivative, demonstrates multiple biological activities. It promotes aggregation and inhibits cyclic AMP (cAMP) production, triggered by prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), in a concentration-dependent manner within isolated human platelet-rich plasma. Additionally, this compound facilitates the relaxation of precontracted isolated guinea pig taenia coli strips (pD2 = 6.74) and reduces arterial blood pressure in rats. Moreover, 2-Chloroadenosine-5'-O-diphosphate significantly inhibits the ATPase activity of mortalin, a member of the heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) family, with an apparent Ki of 45.05 µM for the human enzyme.

Prostaglandin D2 serinol amide serves as a mild inhibitor against the hydrolysis of [3H]2-oleoylglycerol [1].

Prostaglandin E2 Serinol Amide acts as a weak inhibitor against the hydrolysis of [3H]2-oleoylglycerol, but it is non-hydrolyzable and cannot produce PGE2. Consequently, it is unable to inhibit leukotriene B4 biosynthesis, superoxide production, migration, and the release of antimicrobial peptides [1].

GW833972 is a CB2 Agonist. GW 833972A inhibited capsaicin-induced depolarization of the human and guinea-pig and prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) and hypertonic saline-induced depolarization of the guinea-pig isolated vagus nerve in vitro. GW 833972A also inhibited citric acid-induced cough but not plasma extravasation in the guinea-pig and this effect was blocked by a CB(2) receptor antagonist.

Prostalene is a prostaglandin F(2)alpha analogue used in pregnancy.

1,2,3-Trilinoelaidoyl-rac-glycerol is a triacylglycerol that contains linoelaidic acid at the sn-1, sn-2, and sn-3 positions. Dietary administration of 1,2,3-trilinoelaidoyl-rac-glycerol (0.6-6.3% w/w) lowers serum levels of thromboxane B2 , prostaglandin F2 (PGF2), and PGE in rats.1 |1. Bruckner, G., Goswami, S., and Kinsella, J.E. Dietary trilinoelaidate: Effects on organ fatty acid composition, prostanoid biosynthesis and platelet function in rats. J. Nutr. 114(1), 58-67 (1984).

Prostaglandin F2α ethanolamide (PGF2α-EA) is produced by COX-2 metabolism of the endogenous cannabinoid, arachidonoyl ethanolamide (AEA), found in brain, liver, and other mammalian tissues. AEA can be metabolized directly by the sequential action of COX-2 and specific PG synthases to produce ethanolamide congeners of the classical PGs. PGF2α-EA has also been reported to be biosynthesized by this mechanism when AEA was infused into the lung and liver of living mice. PGF2α-EA is a potent dilator (EC50 = 58 nM) of the cat iris sphincter, which is a model system for testing potential intraocular hypotensive agents.

Cryogenine is an alkaloid originally isolated from H. salicifolia that exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. It inhibits prostaglandin synthetase (IC50 = 424 μM) and, at a dosage of 100 mg kg per day (p.o.), reduces paw edema and the mean arthritic index in a rat model of adjuvant-induced polyarthritis.

8-iso-15-keto Prostaglandin F2α (8-iso-15-keto PGF2α) is a metabolite of the isoprostane 8-iso PGF2α in rabbits, monkeys, and humans. 8-iso PGF2α is a prostaglandin-like product of non-specific lipid peroxidation. In humans and monkeys, exogenously infused 8-iso PGF2α is converted to metabolites with 2 or 4 carbon atoms removed from the top side chain by β-oxidation, with a similar pattern observed in tritiated 8-iso PGF2α-infused rabbits. Early in the infusion (within 1-2 minutes), 8-iso-15-keto PGF2α is a major component of the metabolite profile, primarily comprising unmetabolized 8-iso PGF2α. 8-iso-15-keto PGF2α is a vasoconstrictor when tested on the rat isolated thoracic aorta, acting via the TP (thromboxane) receptor.

HHS-0701 is a sulfur-triazole exchange (SuTEx) ligand. HHS-0701 is a potent inhibitor of tyrosine-reactive prostaglandin reductase 2 (PTGR2). HHS-0701 can block PTGR2 metabolism of the lipid substrate 15-Keto-PGE2.

Prostaglandin D2-1-glyceryl ester (PGD2-G; PGD2 2-glyceryl ester) is a chemical compound known for its significance in various biological processes. This compound, commonly referred to by its abbreviations PGD2-G or PGD2 2-glyceryl ester, plays a crucial role in the mediation of physiological functions.

Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) is one of the five principal prostaglandins enzymatically derived from PGH2. It is abundantly generated in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) by lipocalin-type PGD synthase and in peripheral regions by myeloid cells, such as mast cells and basophils, via leukocyte-type PGD synthase. The compound 1,25-trans-PGD2 is an isomer of PGD2, characterized by the alteration of the double bond between carbons 5 and 6 from cis(Z) to trans(E). This trans isomer, found as a 2-5% impurity in most commercial PGD2 bulk drug preparations, is primarily synthesized as an analytical standard to identify and quantify this impurity. Based on existing studies of trans isomers of F-type prostaglandins, 5-trans-PGD2 likely exhibits biological activity comparable to its cis isomer, although no specific published reports confirm this for 5-trans-PGD2.

Prostaglandin E2-1-glyceryl ester, a member of the Prostaglandin Glycerol Ester family, serves as an endocannabinoid ligand targeting the CB1 receptor. This compound triggers a swift and transient surge in intracellular free calcium levels [1] [2].

Lornoxicam-d4 is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of lornoxicam by GC- or LC-MS. Lornoxicam is a COX inhibitor and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It inhibits production of thromboxane B2 from arachidonic acid in HEL human erythroleukemic cells, which endogenously express COX-1, as well as inhibits LPS-induced formation of prostaglandin F1α from arachidonic acid in Mono-Mac-6 cells, which endogenously express COX-2. Lornoxicam reduces LPS-induced production of nitric oxide and IL-6 in cell-based assays with IC50 values of 65 and 54 µM, respectively. It reduces carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats when administered intravenously at doses ranging from 0.1 to 9 mg/kg. Formulations containing lornoxicam have been used in the management of postoperative pain.