Limaprost

• UNSPSC Description:

  Limaprost (OP1206) is a PGE1 analogue and a potent and orally active vasodilator. Limaprost increases blood flow and inhibits platelet aggregation. Limaprost pain relief, has antianginal effects, and can be used for ischaemic symptoms research[1][2].

• Target Antigen:

  PGE synthase

• Type:

  Reference compound

• Related Pathways:

  Immunology/Inflammation

• Applications:

  COVID-19-immunoregulation

• Field of Research:

  Inflammation/Immunology; Cardiovascular Disease

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/Limaprost.html

• Purity:

  99.91

• Solubility:

  DMSO : ≥ 40 mg/mL

• Smiles:

  O=C(O)/C=C/CCCC[C@@H]1[C@@H](/C=C/[C@@H](O)C[C@@H](C)CCCC)[C@H](O)CC1=O

• Molecular Weight:

  380.52

• References & Citations:

  [1]Tsuboi T, et al. Pharmacological evaluation of OP 1206, a prostaglandin E1 derivative, as an antianginal agent. Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther. 1980 Sep;247(1):89-102.|[2]Swainston Harrison T, et al. Limaprost. Drugs. 2007;67(1):109-18; discussion 119-20.|[3]Murata K, et al. PGE1 Attenuates IL-1β-induced NGF Expression in Human Intervertebral Disc Cells. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Jun;41(12):E710-6.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)

• Clinical Information:

  Launched

• CAS Number:

  74397-12-9