Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ Cloprostenol is a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin F2α (PGF). Cloprostenol contributes to the induction of estrus in animals and has uterotonic activity. Cloprostenol induces abortion in animals._x000D_ Application_x000D_ (+/-)-Cloprostenol sodium salt hydrate has been used in studying its influence in oestrus synchronisation and uterine development in mice._x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ 1, 5 mg in glass bottle_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Cloprostenol is a potent FP prostanoid receptor agonist. It is 2- to 3-fold more potent than fluprostenol but less selective. Cloprostenol is similar in potency to PGF2α at EP and TP prostanoid receptors. It is used for the treatment of infertility in sows and gilts._x000D_ Features and Benefits_x000D_ This compound is featured on the Prostanoid Receptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.