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alprostadil liposomal

Development stage
Approved
Lead developer
CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology
Modality
Small Molecules, Liposomes → Lipid-based Nanoparticles → Nanoparticles → Drug Delivery Systems
Administration
Intravenous
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Overview

**Alprostadil liposomal** is a liposomal formulation of alprostadil, a synthetic analog of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), designed to enhance delivery and reduce side effects compared to standard alprostadil injections. It acts as a **vasodilator** by binding to EP receptors, activating adenylate cyclase, increasing cAMP levels, relaxing smooth muscle, inhibiting platelet aggregation, and exhibiting anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects. Primarily investigated for **atherosclerotic occlusive disease of the lower extremities** (e.g., improving claudication distance), **prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI)** in PCI patients, and other vascular/ischemic conditions; developed by Chinese firms like CSPC ZhongQi, administered intravenously.[3][6][13]

Brand names
Liprostin
Other names
alprostadil liposomes for injectionalprostadil liposome for injectionLipo-PGE1Lipo-PGE-1Lipo-PGE 1
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Targets

PTGIR (Prostanoid IP Receptor)PTGER2 (Prostaglandin E2 receptor EP2)PTGER1 (Prostaglandin E Receptor 1)PTGER4 (Prostaglandin E2 receptor EP4 subtype)PTGER3 (Prostaglandin E2 receptor EP3 subtype)

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