APPLICATION
Latanoprost is a prostaglandin. and have two side chains in trans configuration with each other, each side chain has a double bond . The PGF2α analogs may have a different number of double bonds on each side chain, and may have different substituents along the side chain. In addition, in some PGF2α analogs, the side chain carboxylic acid can be esterified. Latanoprost has a saturated side chain of PGF2α in which the carboxylic acid group is esterified. This compound is clinically used to reduce the excessive intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and hypertension.