title: Fluoroprostaglandins: synthesis and biological evaluation of the methyl esters of (+)-12-fluoro-, (-)-ent-12-fluoro-, (+)-15-epi-fluoro-, and (-)-ent-15 epi-12-fluoroprostaglandin F2 alpha.
abstract: The synthesis and biological activity of the methyl esters of (+)-12-fluoroPGF2 alpha, (+)-15-epi-12-fluoroPGF2 alpha, (-)-ent-12-flurorPGF2 alpha, and (-)-ent-15-epi-12-fluoroPGF2 alpha are described. Each fluoroprostaglandin has been evaluated from pregnancy interruption in the hamster and smooth-muscle stimulating effects on gerbil colon and hamster uterine strips. All fluoroprostaglandins synthesized were shown to be neither substrates for the 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase nor inhibitors of the enzyme.
mesh_terms: D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D000818:Animals; D006224:Cricetinae; D005260:Female; D005849:Gerbillinae; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008958:Models, Molecular; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000187:drug effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D014590:Uterine Contraction / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic