16,16-Dimethyl-prostaglandin E2 is an antisecretory, antiulcer Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2; sc-201225) analog with potent cytoprotective activity that binds to PGDH (prostaglandin dehydrogenase or HPGD), but is resistant to metabolism, thereby inhibiting the enzyme. This enhanced resistance to metabolism imparts a higher duration of activity than Prostaglandin E2 (sc-201225), but the methylations do not severely affect the binding affinity for all four EP receptors (EP1,2,3, and 4). PGE2 is the most physiologically abundant eiconasoid regulating many biological functions and since this product has nearly identical binding affinities, it also has numerous and similar physiological functions. 16,16-Dimethyl-prostaglandin E2 is an inhibitor of PGDH and an activator of EP2.
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