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1,4-diaminobutanone

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Description

It seems you might be referring to **1,4-diaminobutane** (also known as putrescine), not 1,4-diaminobutanone.

1,4-diaminobutane (putrescine) is a diamine with the formula H₂N(CH₂)₄NH₂. It is a colorless, hygroscopic solid with a characteristic odor. It is a naturally occurring compound found in living organisms.

Here's why it's important for research:

* **Biological Roles:**
* **Polyamine Precursor:** Putrescine is a precursor to other polyamines, like spermidine and spermine, which are essential for cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.
* **Cellular Function:** It plays a role in a wide range of biological processes, including signal transduction, gene expression, and apoptosis.
* **Metabolic Pathway:** Putrescine is involved in the decarboxylation of ornithine, an important step in the urea cycle.

* **Research Applications:**
* **Cancer Research:** Putrescine levels are often elevated in cancer cells, and it's being investigated as a potential biomarker for cancer diagnosis and as a target for cancer therapy.
* **Neuroscience:** Putrescine is involved in neurotransmission and has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
* **Plant Science:** Putrescine is vital for plant growth and stress response. It's being studied for its potential in enhancing plant tolerance to environmental stresses.
* **Microbiology:** Putrescine is a crucial molecule in the metabolism of various microorganisms.

* **Other Applications:**
* **Agriculture:** Putrescine is being explored as a potential biofertilizer for crops.
* **Food Industry:** It's used as a flavoring agent in food products.

However, there is no known compound called **1,4-diaminobutanone**. This is likely a typo. If you meant to ask about another compound, please clarify.

1,4-diaminobutanone: RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID151733
CHEMBL ID4160234
SCHEMBL ID2179702
MeSH IDM0062980

Synonyms (11)

Synonym
einecs 222-914-0
nsc 60541
1,4-diaminobutan-2-one
2-butanone, 1,4-diamino-
1,4-diaminobutanone
1,4-diamino-2-butanone
13123-70-1
AKOS006220478
SCHEMBL2179702
DTXSID30927135
CHEMBL4160234

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Electron microscopic examination of control versus DAB-treated trichomonads did not reveal any adverse effects on the number and integrity of hydrogenosomes."( Trichomonas vaginalis polyamine metabolism is linked to host cell adherence and cytotoxicity.
Alderete, JF; Benchimol, M; Garcia, AF, 2005
)
0.33
" Pre-addition of either catalase (5 μM) or aminoguanidine (20 mM) was observed to partially inhibit the toxic effects of DAB to the cells, while N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC, 5 mM) or reduced glutathione (GSH, 5 mM) provided almost complete protection against DAB."( Cytotoxicity of 1,4-diamino-2-butanone, a putrescine analogue, to RKO cells: mechanism and redox imbalance.
Bechara, EJ; Boiani, M; Marnett, LJ; Soares, CO, 2013
)
0.39
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1353319Antiparasitic activity against Leishmania amazonensis MHOM/Br/75/Josefa promastigotes by light microscopic method2018European journal of medicinal chemistry, Mar-10, Volume: 147Targeting polyamine transport in Trypanosoma cruzi.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (31)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19904 (12.90)18.7374
1990's10 (32.26)18.2507
2000's9 (29.03)29.6817
2010's8 (25.81)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 11.24

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 Index11.24 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.50 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.73 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (11.24)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (3.13%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other31 (96.88%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]