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Sigma-Aldrich

Prostaglandin E2

Involved in vasodilator actions of kinins such as bradykinin.

Synonym(s):

Prostaglandin E2, PGE₂

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H32O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
352.47
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

>98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white to light yellow

solubility

acetone: soluble
ethanol: soluble
ethyl acetate: soluble
methanol: soluble

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C20H32O5/c1-2-3-6-9-15(21)12-13-17-16(18(22)14-19(17)23)10-7-4-5-8-11-20(24)25/h4,7,12-13,15-17,19,21,23H,2-3,5-6,8-11,14H2,1H3,(H,24,25)/b7-4+,13-12+

InChI key

XEYBRNLFEZDVAW-RTYMFESYSA-N

General description

Involved in vasodilator actions of kinins such as bradykinin. Inhibits MAP kinase in rat mesangial cells (IC50 = 25-50 µM). Regulates the activity of adenylate cyclase via G-protein coupled receptors.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Involved in vasodilator actions of kinins such as bradykinin
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 25-50 µM inhibiting MAP kinase in rat mesangial cells

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Other Notes

Li, X., et al. 1995. Am. J. Physiol.269, C986.
Kessler, W., et al. 1992. Exp. Brain Res.91, 467.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3


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