15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid definition

15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid
(15S)-Hydroxy-11 alpha, 9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5Z, 13E-dienoic Acid; (15S)hydroxy-9alpha,11alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic acid; 11 alpha,9 alpha-Epoxymethano PGH2; 9,11-Dideoxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-epoxymethanoprostaglandin F2 alpha
A stable prostaglandin endoperoxide analog which serves as a thromboxane mimetic. Its actions include mimicking the hydro-osmotic effect of VASOPRESSIN and activation of PHOSPHOLIPASE C. (From J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1983;224(1): 108-117; Biochem J 1984;222(1):103-110)