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1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-[diethoxyphosphoryl(phenyl)methyl]urea

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1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-[diethoxyphosphoryl(phenyl)methyl]urea, also known as **Fenamiphos**, is a **nematicide**. Nematicides are pesticides that control **nematodes**, which are microscopic roundworms that can damage plants.

**Why is Fenamiphos important for research?**

* **Control of Plant Parasitic Nematodes:** Fenamiphos is effective in controlling a wide range of plant parasitic nematodes, including root-knot nematodes, cyst nematodes, and lesion nematodes. These nematodes cause significant economic losses in agriculture by damaging crops and reducing yields.
* **Mode of Action:** Fenamiphos is a **phosphorothioate** insecticide, meaning it inhibits acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for nerve impulse transmission in nematodes. This disrupts their nervous system, leading to paralysis and death.
* **Persistence and Environmental Impact:** Fenamiphos is a persistent pesticide, meaning it can remain in the soil for a long time. This persistence has raised concerns about its potential to contaminate groundwater and harm non-target organisms.
* **Resistance Development:** Like many pesticides, there is potential for nematode populations to develop resistance to Fenamiphos, making it less effective over time. Researchers are investigating alternative nematicides and integrated pest management strategies to combat this issue.

**Research on Fenamiphos focuses on:**

* **Developing more effective and environmentally friendly nematicides.**
* **Understanding the mechanisms of resistance development in nematodes.**
* **Evaluating the environmental impact of Fenamiphos use.**
* **Developing alternative pest control strategies to reduce reliance on synthetic pesticides.**

**In summary, Fenamiphos is a significant nematicide used to control plant parasitic nematodes. However, its persistence and potential for resistance development have led to ongoing research efforts to understand its impact and develop more sustainable pest management strategies.**

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID4320653
CHEMBL ID1306437
CHEBI ID107136

Synonyms (9)

Synonym
HMS2573H18
MLS000374999
smr000254353
CHEBI:107136
AKOS001018867
1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-[diethoxyphosphoryl(phenyl)methyl]urea
CHEMBL1306437
Q27185184
Z56773436
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
ureas
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (8)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Chain A, Beta-lactamaseEscherichia coli K-12Potency5.01190.044717.8581100.0000AID485294
glp-1 receptor, partialHomo sapiens (human)Potency8.91250.01846.806014.1254AID624417
TDP1 proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency22.72650.000811.382244.6684AID686978; AID686979
Microtubule-associated protein tauHomo sapiens (human)Potency25.11890.180013.557439.8107AID1468
67.9K proteinVaccinia virusPotency25.28550.00018.4406100.0000AID720579; AID720580
IDH1Homo sapiens (human)Potency25.92900.005210.865235.4813AID686970
DNA polymerase betaHomo sapiens (human)Potency3.98110.022421.010289.1251AID485314
Guanine nucleotide-binding protein GHomo sapiens (human)Potency11.27351.995325.532750.1187AID624287; AID624288
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (5)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
negative regulation of inflammatory response to antigenic stimulusGuanine nucleotide-binding protein GHomo sapiens (human)
renal water homeostasisGuanine nucleotide-binding protein GHomo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathwayGuanine nucleotide-binding protein GHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of insulin secretionGuanine nucleotide-binding protein GHomo sapiens (human)
cellular response to glucagon stimulusGuanine nucleotide-binding protein GHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (2)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
G protein activityGuanine nucleotide-binding protein GHomo sapiens (human)
adenylate cyclase activator activityGuanine nucleotide-binding protein GHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (1)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
plasma membraneGuanine nucleotide-binding protein GHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (13)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1745845Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression
AID504810Antagonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign2010Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7
A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor.
AID588497High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set2010Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening.
AID588497High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set2006Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa.
AID588497High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set2010Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1
High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors.
AID588501High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set2010Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening.
AID588501High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set2006Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa.
AID588501High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set2010Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1
High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors.
AID651635Viability Counterscreen for Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression
AID588499High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set2010Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening.
AID588499High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set2006Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa.
AID588499High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set2010Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1
High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors.
AID504812Inverse Agonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign2010Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7
A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's3 (60.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 12.56

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index12.56 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.79 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.36 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (12.56)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other5 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]