14990  Prostaglandin E3

PGE3 (CAS 802-31-3)



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Prostaglandin E3 (PGE3) is formed via the cyclooxygenase (COX) metabolism of eicosapentaenoic acid.1 In human ocular tissue, it comprises 2.4% of the COX products formed.1 When applied to the eyes of a rabbit, a 1 µg dose of PGE3 decreases intraocular pressure from 21 mmHg to about 17 mmHg.2
1  Kulkarni, P.S., Srinivasan, B.D. Eicosapentaenoic acid metabolism in human and rabbit anterior uvea. Prostaglandins 31 1159-1164 (1986).
2  Kulkarni, P.S., Srinivasan, B.D. Prostaglandins E3 and D3 lower intraocular pressure. Invest Ophthamol Vis Sci 26 1178-1182 (1985).

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100 µg €39.00
500 µg €173.00
1 mg €308.00
5 mg €1,344.00
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