Bioactivity | Lubiprostone(SPI-0211;RU0211) is a gastrointestinal agent used for the treatment of idiopathic chronic constipation.Target: OthersLubiprostone is a bicyclic fatty acid derived from prostaglandin E1 that acts by specifically activating ClC-2 chloride channels on the apical aspect of gastrointestinal epithelial cells, producing a chloride-rich fluid secretion. These secretions soften the stool, increase motility, and promote spontaneous bowel movements (SBM). From Wikipedia. | ||||||||||||
Name | Lubiprostone | ||||||||||||
CAS | 136790-76-6 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C20H32F2O5 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 390.46 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubiprostone |