Lubiprostone

Lubiprostone

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Lubiprostone is an activator of chloride channel protein 2 (ClC-2) and a bicyclic derivative of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1; Item No. 13010).{61278} It induces chloride currents in HEK293 cells expressing recombinant human ClC-2 (EC50 = ~17 nM), but not CFTR, chloride channels.{15819} Lubiprostone (1 µM) induces short-circuit currents, a marker of transepithelial chloride transport, in T84 intestinal cells. Lubiprostone (48 µg/animal, p.o.) increases postprandial antral contractions and decreases postprandial small bowel transit time in dogs.{61279} Formulations containing lubiprostone have been used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

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