Prostaglandins E, Synthetic

Name
Prostaglandins E, Synthetic
Accession Number
DBCAT001193
Description

Analogs or derivatives of prostaglandins E that do not occur naturally in the body. They do not include the product of the chemical synthesis of hormonal PGE.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
GemeprostA prostaglandin E1 analogue used for cervical dilation and, in combination with mifepristone, for pregnancy termination.
EnprostilNot Annotated
MisoprostolA prostaglandin E1 analogue used to reduce the risk of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers and to terminate pregnancies.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
GemeprostProstaglandin E2 receptor EP2 subtypetarget
GemeprostProstaglandin E2 receptor EP3 subtypetarget
MisoprostolProstaglandin E2 receptor EP2 subtypetarget
MisoprostolProstaglandin E2 receptor EP3 subtypetarget
MisoprostolProstaglandin E2 receptor EP4 subtypetarget
MisoprostolProstaglandin E2 receptor EP1 subtypetarget