| Synonyms: |
4-{(1R,2R,3aS,8bS)-2-hydroxy-1-[(1E,3S)-3-hydroxy-4-methyloct-1-en-6-yn-1-yl]-2,3,3a,8b-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b]cyclopenta[d]furan-5-yl}butanoic acid,
beraprost,
beraprostum,
MDL 201229,
MDL-201229,
MDL201229,
ML 1229,
ML-1229,
ML1229
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| Definition: |
An organic heterotricyclic compound that is (3aS,8bS)-2,3,3a,8b-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b]cyclopenta[d]furan in which the hydrogens at positions 1R, 2R and 5 are replaced by (3S)-3-hydroxy-4-methyloct-1-en-6-yn-1-yl, hydroxy and 3-carboxypropyl groups, respectively. It is a prostaglandin receptor agonist which is approved to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension in Asia. |