Prostaglandin analogue
Prostaglandin Analogue
A Prostaglandin Analogue (pronunciation: pro-sta-glan-din a-na-log) is a type of medication that mimics the effects of Prostaglandins, a group of physiologically active lipid compounds.
Etymology
The term "Prostaglandin" is derived from the prostate gland, where they were first isolated by Swedish biochemist Sune Bergström in the 1960s. The suffix "-analogue" refers to the chemical similarity these drugs share with natural prostaglandins.
Function
Prostaglandin analogues are used to treat a variety of medical conditions. They are most commonly used in the treatment of Glaucoma, a condition that damages the eye's optic nerve. They work by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, the fluid in the eye, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.
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References
- Prostaglandins and Medicine by Sune Bergström
- Glaucoma: A Patient's Guide to the Disease by Graham E. Trope
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prostaglandin analogue
- Wikipedia's article - Prostaglandin analogue
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