Enprostil

"Enprostil" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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A synthetic PGE2 analog that has an inhibitory effect on gastric acid secretion, a mucoprotective effect, and a postprandial lowering effect on gastrin. It has been shown to be efficient and safe in the treatment of gastroduodenal ulcers.

Descriptor ID

D016620

MeSH Number(s)

D10.251.355.255.550.700.450.350

D23.469.700.660.250

Concept/Terms

Enprostil

Enprostil, (1alpha(R*),2beta(1E,3S*),3alpha)-(+-)-Isomer

Enprostil, (1alpha,2alpha(1E,3S*),3beta)-(+-)-Isomer

Enprostil, (1alpha,2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha)-(+-)-Isomer

RS-84135

Enprostil, (1R-(1alpha(S*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha))-Isomer

Enprostil, (1R-(1alpha,2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha))-Isomer

Enprostil, (1S-(1alpha(R*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha))-Isomer

Enprostil, (1S-(1alpha(S*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha))-Isomer

Gardrin

Enprostil, (1alpha(R*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha)-(+-)-Isomer

Enprostil, (1R-(1(R*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha))-Isomer

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Enprostil".

Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Lipids [D10]
Fatty Acids [D10.251]
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated [D10.251.355]
Eicosanoids [D10.251.355.255]
Prostaglandins [D10.251.355.255.550]
Prostaglandins, Synthetic [D10.251.355.255.550.700]
Prostaglandins E, Synthetic [D10.251.355.255.550.700.450]
Enprostil [D10.251.355.255.550.700.450.350]
Biological Factors [D23]
Inflammation Mediators [D23.469]
Prostaglandins, Synthetic [D23.469.700]
Prostaglandins E, Synthetic [D23.469.700.660]
Enprostil [D23.469.700.660.250]

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