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Prostaglandin E3 (CAS 802-31-3)

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Alternate Names:
9-oxo-11α,15S-dihydroxy-prosta-5Z,13E,17Z-trien-1-oic acid
Application:
Prostaglandin E3 is a metabolite found in ocular tissue
CAS Number:
802-31-3
Molecular Weight:
350.45
Molecular Formula:
C20H30O5
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Prostaglandin E3 (PGE3) stands as a vital lipid mediator that occurs naturally. As a member of the prostaglandin family, Prostaglandin E3 belongs to a group of unsaturated fatty acid derivatives synthesized from arachidonic acid. Furthermore, Prostaglandin E3 finds extensive utility in scientific research, particularly in the realms of cell culture and tissue engineering. In cell culture studies, Prostaglandin E3 has been employed to induce the differentiation of stem cells into specific cell types and to enhance the proliferation of particular cell populations. In the realm of tissue engineering, Prostaglandin E3 has demonstrated its efficacy in promoting tissue growth and improving the survival rate of transplanted tissues. Prostaglandin E3 exerts its influence on cells through an array of receptors, including EP2, EP4, and IP receptors. The EP2 and EP4 receptors belong to the class of G-protein coupled receptors, while the IP receptor functions as a ligand-gated ion channel. Upon binding to these receptors, Prostaglandin E3 initiates a cascade of intracellular signaling pathways, triggering alterations in gene expression.


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Prostaglandin E3, 50 µg

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50 µg
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100 µg
$281.00

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sc-205454B
500 µg
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Prostaglandin E3, 1 mg

sc-205454C
1 mg
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