15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid (also known as (15S)-Hydroxy-11 alpha, 9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5Z, 13E-dienoic Acid, 9,11-Dideoxy-11 alpha,9-alpha-epoxymethano-PGF2 alpha): A stable prostaglandin endoperoxide analog which serves as a thromboxane mimetic. Its actions include mimic
A stable prostaglandin endoperoxide analog which serves as a thromboxane mimetic. Its actions include mimicking the hydro-osmotic effect of VASOPRESSIN and activation of TYPE C PHOSPHOLIPASES. (From J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1983;224(1): 108-117; Biochem J 1984;222(1):103-110)
MeSH classification
D01.248.497.158.685.750.744.650.500.500
D01.339.431.374.744.650.500.500
D01.650.550.750.700.650.500.500
D02.389.593.374.744.650.500.500
D10.251.355.255.550.025.650.500.500
D23.469.050.175.725.025.650.500.500
D23.469.700.630.500
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Common questions about 15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid
What does 15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid mean in medicine?
A stable prostaglandin endoperoxide analog which serves as a thromboxane mimetic. Its actions include mimicking the hydro-osmotic effect of VASOPRESSIN and activation of TYPE C PHOSPHOLIPASES. (From J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1983;224(1): 108-117; Biochem J 1984;222(1):103-110) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid known by any other names?
Yes. 15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid is also referred to as (15S)-Hydroxy-11 alpha, 9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5Z, 13E-dienoic Acid, 9,11-Dideoxy-11 alpha,9-alpha-epoxymethano-PGF2 alpha, 9,11-Dideoxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-epoxymethanoprostaglandin F2 alpha, 11 alpha,9 alpha-Epoxymethano PGH2 in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid sit in the medical classification?
15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D01.248.497.158.685.750.744.650.500.500, D01.339.431.374.744.650.500.500, D01.650.550.750.700.650.500.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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