| Descriptor English: | 16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2 | ||||
| Descriptor Spanish: | 
                                16,16-Dimetilprostaglandina E2                                        
                                        
                                                                                                                            
                                            
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| Descriptor Portuguese: | 16,16-Dimetilprostaglandina E2 | ||||
| Descriptor French: | Diméthyl-16,16 prostaglandine E2 | ||||
| Entry term(s): | 
                                    16,16 Dimethyl PGE2 16,16 Dimethylprostaglandin E2 16,16-Dimethyl-PGE2 E2, 16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin  | 
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| Tree number(s): | 
                                        D10.251.355.255.550.775.450.300 D23.469.050.175.725.775.450.300 D23.469.700.660.200  | 
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| RDF Unique Identifier: | https://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. | 
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| Allowable Qualifiers: | 
                                                                        AA                                                            analogs & derivatives AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects AG agonists AI antagonists & inhibitors AN analysis BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid CH chemistry CL classification CS chemical synthesis EC economics HI history IM immunology IP isolation & purification ME metabolism PD pharmacology PK pharmacokinetics PO poisoning RE radiation effects SD supply & distribution ST standards TO toxicity TU therapeutic use UR urine  | 
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| Pharm Action: | 
                                                                                                    Anti-Ulcer Agents | 
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| Registry Number: | M790V82VAC | ||||
| 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)  | 
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| 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 | 
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| Online Note: | use 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 to search DIMETHYLDINOPROSTONE & 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER 1980-93 | 
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| 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 | 
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| Entry Version: | DIMETHYLPGE2 | 
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| DeCS ID: | 4179 | ||||
| Unique ID: | D015064 | ||||
| Documents indexed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL): | Click here to access the VHL documents | ||||
| Date Established: | 1991/01/01 | ||||
| Date of Entry: | 1979/05/23 | ||||
| Revision Date: | 2015/06/08 | 
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| 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. | 
| Preferred term | 16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2 | 
| Entry term(s) | 
                                        
                                                                                            16,16 Dimethyl PGE2                                                 16,16 Dimethylprostaglandin E2 16,16-Dimethyl-PGE2 E2, 16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin  | 
                                
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