Lubiprostone

化学的特性

Lubiprostone is a white, odorless crystals or crystalline powder and is very soluble in ether and ethanol, and practically insoluble in hexane and water. It is an activator of ClC-2 chloride channels, used in the management of idiopathic chronic constipation.

使用

Lubiprostone is a bicyclic fatty acid metabolite analog of Prostaglandin E1. It activates specific chloride channels in the gastrointestinal tract to stimulate intestinal fluid secretion, increase gastrointestinal transit, and improve symptoms of constipation.

主な応用

Lubiprostone is a locally acting chloride channel activator for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lubiprostone is a bicyclic fatty acid that activates ClC-2 and CFTR chloride channels. Some reports suggest that lubiprostone opens CFTR or both CFTR and ClC-2 through interactions with the prostaglandin receptor EP4. Lubiprostone is used clinically to treat idiopathic chronic constipation and irritible bowel syndrome.