PGI3 is synthesized from EPA by COX and PGI synthase. PGI3 has a short in vivo half-life and is hydrolyzed to Δ17-6-keto PGF1α. The platelet and vascular activity of PGI3 is equivalent to that of PGI2.1,2
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Johnson, R.A., Lincoln, F.H., Nidy, E.G., et al. Synthesis and characterization of prostacyclin, 6-ketoprostaglandin F1α, prostaglandin I1, and prostaglandin I3. J Am Chem Soc1007690-7704(1978).
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Mann, N.J., Warrick, G.E., O'Dea, K., et al. The effect of linoleic, arachidonic, and eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation of prostacyclin production in rats. Lipids29157-162(1994).
Synonyms
PGI3 (Na salt)
Formal Name
6,9α-epoxy-11α,15S-dihydroxy-prosta-5Z,13E,17Z-trien-1-oic acid, monosodium salt
Johnson, R.A., Lincoln, F.H., Nidy, E.G., et al. Synthesis and characterization of prostacyclin, 6-ketoprostaglandin F1α, prostaglandin I1, and prostaglandin I3. J Am Chem Soc1007690-7704(1978).
Mann, N.J., Warrick, G.E., O'Dea, K., et al. The effect of linoleic, arachidonic, and eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation of prostacyclin production in rats. Lipids29157-162(1994).
Prostaglandin I3 (sodium salt) is available in the following screening
library: