| abstract |
Optically active 8,12-diisoprostanoic acids and derivatives, processes for making same, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, and intermediates for producing same are disclosed. The acids include, for instance, 5c,13t-11α,15S-dihydroxy-9-oxo-8,12-diisoprostadienoic acid. The compounds of the present invention can be used in the same uses as the natural prostaglandins, including the treatment of asthma, parturition to facilitate child bearing labor and as abortion agents. |