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16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2 MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2
Tree Number(s)
D10.251.355.255.550.775.450.300
D23.469.050.175.725.775.450.300
D23.469.700.660.200
Unique ID
D015064
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015064
Scope Note
A synthetic prostaglandin E analog that protects the gastric mucosa, prevents ulceration, and promotes the healing of peptic ulcers. The protective effect is independent of acid inhibition. It is also a potent inhibitor of pancreatic function and growth of experimental tumors.
Entry Version
DIMETHYLPGE2
Entry Term(s)
16,16-Dimethyl-PGE2
Pharm Action
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Registry Number
M790V82VAC
Related Numbers
39746-25-3
CAS Type 1 Name
Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15-dihydroxy-16,16-dimethyl-9-oxo-, (5Z,11alpha,13E,15R)-
Previous Indexing
Prostaglandins (1966-1974)
Prostaglandins E (1975-1977)
Prostaglandins E, Synthetic (1978-1979)
Prostaglandins, Synthetic (1977)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PROSTAGLANDINS E, SYNTHETIC 1980-90; DIMETHYLDINOPROSTONE & 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER were see 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 1980-93
Online Note
use 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 to search DIMETHYLDINOPROSTONE & 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER 1980-93
History Note
91(80); was see under PROSTAGLANDINS E, SYNTHETIC 1980-90; DIMETHYLDINOPROSTONE & 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER were see 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 1980-93
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1979/05/23
Revision Date
2015/06/08
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