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Oxaprostaglandin

An oxaprostaglandin is a type of prostaglandin with one carbon atom replaced by an oxygen atom. These are found in nature and have also been produced synthetically.

Medical uses

A 13-oxaprostaglandin analogue has been shown to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The 11-oxa prostaglandin analogue AL-12182 1 has potent topical ocular hypotensive activity. 7-Oxa-13-prostynoic acid promotes erythrocyte lysis and dissolution of erythrocyte membranes.

Synthesis

11-Oxaprostaglandin f<sub>2</sub>α and 11-oxaprostaglandin f<sub>2</sub>β have been synthesized from <small>D</small>-glucose.

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