Prostaglandin E

Prostaglandin E is a family of naturally occurring prostaglandins and may be used pharmaceutically in medicine.

Types include:
 * Prostaglandin E1 also termed Alprostadil
 * Prostaglandin E2 also termed Dinoprostone

It is created from prostaglandin E synthase.

Prostaglandin E2
Prostaglandin E2 is secreted in microvessels by the endothelium. It is a direct vasodilator and it inhibits the release of noradrenaline from sympathetic nerve terminals. It doesn't have the effect on platelets PGI2 does.