Alprostadil is the synthetic form of naturally occurring Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), a potent vasodilator that relaxes smooth muscle via EP2/EP4 receptor activation and increases cAMP. First isolated in 1935 and synthesized in 1964, this research-grade lyophilized or crystalline powder is produced under strict analytical standards and accompanied by full documentation. For Research Use Only. Not for human use.
According to published scientific literature, alprostadil has been studied in the context of vascular biology, smooth muscle physiology, prostaglandin signaling, and neonatal cardiovascular research. See: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
Key Scientific Attributes
- High-purity Alprostadil (≥99% by HPLC, pharmaceutical grade)
- Verified stereospecific structure: 11α,15S-dihydroxy-9-oxoprost-5Z,13E-dienoic acid
- Lyophilized or crystalline formulation for maximum stability
- Full Certificate of Analysis (COA) with HPLC, NMR, mass spectrometry, and bioactivity assay (cAMP elevation)
- Manufactured in GMP-aligned, ISO-compliant facilities
- Suitable for vasodilation, smooth muscle relaxation, and prostaglandin signaling studies
Research-Referenced Attributes (Based on published scientific literature; not intended as therapeutic claims. For Research Use Only.)
- Studied for its vasodilatory properties and smooth muscle relaxation mechanisms
- Investigated in prostaglandin receptor (EP2/EP4) signaling and cAMP pathway research
- Referenced in neonatal cardiovascular physiology literature regarding ductus arteriosus patency
- Anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet properties studied via cAMP elevation mechanisms
- Short half-life (~5–10 minutes) makes it a valuable tool for acute signaling studies
- Relevant to vascular biology, urology research, neonatal physiology, and inflammation research
Why Researchers Choose This Alprostadil
- Pharmaceutical-sequence match to well-characterized reference compound
- High documented purity (HPLC >99%, NMR stereochemistry confirmation)
- Transparent analytical data provided with every batch
- Competitive research pricing with bulk options available
For Research Use Only. Not for human or animal use. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
