Prostaglandins E

(11 alpha,13E,15S)-11,15-Dihydroxy-9-oxoprost-13-en-1-oic acid (PGE(1)); (5Z,11 alpha,13E,15S)-11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxoprosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid (PGE(2)); and (5Z,11 alpha,13E,15S,17Z)-11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxoprosta-5,13,17-trien-1-oic acid (PGE(3)). Three of the six naturally occurring prostaglandins. They are considered primary in that no one is derived from another in living organisms. Originally isolated from sheep seminal fluid and vesicles, they are found in many organs and tissues and play a major role in mediating various physiological activities.

Year introduced: 1975

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Tree Number(s): D10.251.355.255.550.250, D23.469.050.175.725.250

MeSH Unique ID: D011458

Entry Terms:

• PGE

Previous Indexing:

• Prostaglandins (1966-1974)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Lipids
Fatty Acids
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated
Eicosanoids
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins E
Alprostadil
Dinoprostone

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Biological Factors
Inflammation Mediators
Autacoids
Eicosanoids
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins E
Alprostadil
Dinoprostone