Prostaglandin F2alpha

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A naturally occurring prostaglandin that stimulates myometrial activity, relaxes the cervix, inhibits corpus luteal steroidogenesis, and induces luteolysis by direct action on the corpus luteum. Expression of prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF2) is elevated in certain types of cancers.

**Synonyms:** - (5Z,13E,15S)-9alpha,11alpha,15-trihydroxyprosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid - PGF2 - PGF2a - PGF2alpha - Prostaglandin F2a - Prostaglandin-F2alpha