Prostaglandin D2 (Standard)

Prostaglandin D2 (Standard) is the analytical standard of Prostaglandin D2. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) is one of the major PGs actively produced in the brain of various mammals[1]. Prostaglandin D2 is one of the most potent endogenous sleep promoting substances[2]. PGD2 plays a protective role by suppressing inflammation[3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[41598-07-6]

Product Name Alternative

PGD2 (Standard)

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Endogenous Metabolite; Prostaglandin Receptor; Reference Standards

Type

Reference Standards

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/prostaglandin-d2-standard.html

Smiles

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

Molecular Formula

C20H32O5

Molecular Weight

352.47

References & Citations

[1]Suzuki F, et al. Transport of prostaglandin D2 into brain. Brain Res. 1986 Oct 22;385 (2) :321-8.|[2]Zhang BJ, et al. Adenosine A2A receptor deficiency attenuates the somnogenic effect of prostaglandin D2 in mice. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2017 Apr;38 (4) :469-476.|[3]Kida T, et al. Prostaglandin D2 Attenuates NSC 125066-Induced Lung Inflammation and Pulmonary Fibrosis. PLoS One. 2016 Dec 19;11 (12) :e0167729.