Antiglaucoma EP2 Agonists: A Long Road That Led Somewhere

J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2019 Nov;35(9):469-474. doi: 10.1089/jop.2019.0041. Epub 2019 Jul 19.

Abstract

For >2 decades, EP2 agonists have been the subject of antiglaucoma research and development by scientists in industry and academia around the world. The road has led to the recent approval of the first drug of this class. This article reviews the development of EP2 agonists from conception to clinical approval, discussing pharmacology, structure, biodistribution, therapeutics, and drug delivery. An extensive list of source references is provided for the reader's benefit.

Keywords: EP2 agonists; drug delivery; glaucoma therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antihypertensive Agents / chemistry
  • Antihypertensive Agents / pharmacology*
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Glaucoma / drug therapy*
  • Glaucoma / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype / agonists*
  • Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype / metabolism

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype