1-Palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-(phospho-rac-(1-glycerol))
Back to search| Scientific Name: | 1-Palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-(phospho-rac-(1-glycerol)) |
| Brand Name: | Not Available |
| Company Owner: | Not Available |
| Mechanism Of Action | Palmitoyloleoyl-phosphatidylglycerol reduces interfacial tension at the air/water interfaces in the alveoli [FDA Label]. This prevents the tension from pulling the alveolar membranes inwards which would collapse them and lead to respiratory distress. |
| Description of the Drug: | 1-Palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-(phospho-rac-(1-glycerol) ) is a synthetic lung surfactant used to treat infant respiratory distress syndrome. |
| Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11331
