Formulation: A solution in methyl acetate
Formal Name: 2-[2-[(2E,3aS,4S,5R,6aS)-hexahydro-5-hydroxy-4-[(3S,4S)-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-1,6-nonadiyn-1-yl]-2(1H)-pentalenylidene]ethoxy]-acetic acid
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C22H30O5
Formula Weight: 374,5
Shelf life (days): 365
CAS Number: 94079-80-8
Notes: Prostaglandin I2 (PGI2, prostacyclin) is the most potent endogenous vasodilator that affects both the systemic and pulmonary circulation.{643} Cicaprost is a PGI2 analog that is orally active with prolonged availability in vivo, having a terminal half life in plasma of one hour.{6640,18554} In addition to their effects on smooth muscle, PGI2 analogs, including cicaprost, have been shown to inhibit the pro-inflammatory actions of certain leukocytes, suppress cardiac fibrosis, and block mitogenesis of certain cell types.{18547,18548,18546} Importantly, cicaprost has been shown to strongly reduce lung and lymph node metastasis in rats, suggesting that it might be useful in cancer therapy.{19177}