13,14-dihydro Prostaglandin E1 (13,14-dihydro PGE1) is a biologically active metabolite of PGE1 with comparable potency to the parent compound. It is an inhibitor of ADP-induced platelet aggregation in human PRP and washed platelets with IC50 values of 31 and 21 nM, respectively. 13,14-dihydro PGE1 is a slightly more potent inhibitor of ADP-induced human platelet aggregation than PGE1 which has an IC50 value of 40 nM. Also, 13,14-dihydro PGE1 was shown to activate adenylate cyclase in NCB-20 hybrid cells with a Kact value of 668 nM.
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), synthesized through cyclooxygenase-mediated metabolism of dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA), functions by inhibiting platelet aggregation (IC50= 40 nM) and enhancing vasodilation. Its analog, 13,14-dihydro-16,16-difluoro PGE1, and the metabolite, 13,14-dihydro PGE1, both retain similar anti-aggregatory properties to the original compound. The inclusion of two electron-withdrawing fluorine atoms in 13,14-dihydro-16,16-difluoro PGE1 is believed to increase molecular stability and potentially extend bioavailability by resisting hydrolytic degradation.
13,14-Dihydro-19(R)-hydroxy Prostaglandin E1 (13,14-dihydro-19(R)-hydroxy PGE1) is posited as a theoretical metabolite resulting from the action of ω-1 hydroxylase on 13,14-dihydro PGE1. Its biosynthesis and biological activity remain unreported in scientific literature.
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), though not predominantly found in nature, plays a significant role in clinical treatments, addressing conditions such as peripheral occlusive vascular disease, erectile dysfunction, and neonatal cardiology issues. The metabolism of PGE1 primarily begins with the oxidation at C-15, producing 13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGE1 as its major metabolite. Alternatively, inhibiting this pathway or overwhelming it with too much PGE1 could potentially enhance the production of 2,3-dinor metabolites, like 2,3-dinor PGE1, though their biological activities remain unreported. Cayman Chemical stands out as a prominent provider of prostaglandins and their metabolites, uniquely manufacturing 2,3-dinor PGE1.
Rioprostil is a methyl prostaglandin E1 analog that decreases gastric acid secretion and enhances the gastric mucus-bicarbonate barrier. It is effective in the treatment of gastric ulcers and gives significant protection against NSAID-induced gastric muco
Gemeprost, an analog of prostaglandin E1, is used for the treatment of obstetric bleeding. It is used to terminate pregnancy up to 24 weeks gestation together with mifepristone.