Prostaglandin F<sub>2?</sub> methyl ester

Prostaglandin F2? methyl ester

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Prostaglandin F2? methyl ester (PGF2? methyl ester) is an analog of PGF2? in which the C-1 carboxyl group has been esterified as the methyl ester. PGF2? methyl ester was one of the first PG esters shown to have ocular hypotensive activity.{8837} This compound continues to be a standard by which other ocular hypotensive PG prodrugs are evaluated. The methyl ester is about 4-5 times more potent than the free acid, PGF2?. This difference is attributed to improved corneal penetration, and a depot effect of prolonged retention of the ester form of the compound in ocular tissue. A 2.5 µg dose of PGF2?-OMe applied to the eyes of cats results in a 6-8 mm Hg reduction in IOP.{8837}

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  • Synonyms
    • 9?,11?,15S-trihydroxy-prosta-5Z,13E-dien-1-oic acid, methyl ester
  • Correlated keywords
    • PGF2alpha-OMe PGF2.alpha.-OMe esters prostaglandins eyes ophthalmology ophthalmological intraocular hypotensive hypotension glaucoma IOP pressure ocular
  • Product Overview:
    Prostaglandin F2? methyl ester (PGF2? methyl ester) is an analog of PGF2? in which the C-1 carboxyl group has been esterified as the methyl ester. PGF2? methyl ester was one of the first PG esters shown to have ocular hypotensive activity.{8837} This compound continues to be a standard by which other ocular hypotensive PG prodrugs are evaluated. The methyl ester is about 4-5 times more potent than the free acid, PGF2?. This difference is attributed to improved corneal penetration, and a depot effect of prolonged retention of the ester form of the compound in ocular tissue. A 2.5 µg dose of PGF2?-OMe applied to the eyes of cats results in a 6-8 mm Hg reduction in IOP.{8837}

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