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2-(1H-indol-3-ylthio)acetic acid

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## 2-(1H-indol-3-ylthio)acetic acid: A molecule with potential

2-(1H-indol-3-ylthio)acetic acid, also known as **Indomethacin**, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with a complex chemical structure featuring an indole ring system.

**Why is it important for research?**

Indomethacin has several important applications in research, stemming from its anti-inflammatory properties and its role as a model compound:

* **Pharmacological research:** Indomethacin is widely used in preclinical and clinical studies to investigate the mechanisms of inflammation and the effectiveness of new anti-inflammatory treatments. Its well-characterized properties and clinical use make it a valuable tool for understanding how inflammation works and for testing the efficacy of new drug candidates.
* **Understanding of indole ring systems:** The presence of the indole ring in its structure makes Indomethacin a valuable model compound for studying the chemistry and biology of indole derivatives. Researchers can use Indomethacin to investigate how the indole ring interacts with various biological targets, leading to a better understanding of the role of indole derivatives in various biological processes.
* **Investigating the role of COX enzymes:** Indomethacin is a known inhibitor of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, specifically COX-1 and COX-2. These enzymes are key players in the production of prostaglandins, molecules involved in inflammation, pain, and fever. By studying Indomethacin's effects on COX enzymes, researchers can gain insight into the intricate pathways of inflammation and pain signaling.
* **Developing new drugs:** The success of Indomethacin as a drug has inspired the development of new NSAIDs and other drugs with similar mechanisms of action. Researchers continue to explore and modify the indole ring structure of Indomethacin to create new, more potent, and more specific anti-inflammatory agents.

**Important to note:**

While Indomethacin has been a valuable research tool, it also has significant side effects. These include gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular issues, and potential for liver damage. Its use in clinical practice has decreased due to the availability of newer, safer NSAIDs.

Despite its side effects, 2-(1H-indol-3-ylthio)acetic acid (Indomethacin) remains a cornerstone of research, providing valuable insights into inflammation, pain, and the development of new therapeutic agents.

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID590707
CHEMBL ID1892245
CHEBI ID94115
SCHEMBL ID3396574

Synonyms (34)

Synonym
HMS1675D08
AKOS000442051
smr000122976
MLS000068615 ,
OPREA1_523508
(1h-indol-3-ylsulfanyl)-acetic acid
CBKINASE1_013006
EU-0085245
CBKINASE1_000606
OPREA1_215628
(1h-indol-3-ylsulfanyl)acetic acid
STK081188
BRD-K74606027-001-01-7
2-(1h-indol-3-ylsulfanyl)acetic acid
F0907-1494
SCHEMBL3396574
54466-88-5
HMS2374P10
(1{h}-indol-3-ylthio)acetic acid
2-((1h-indol-3-yl)thio)acetic acid
cambridge id 5587525
(1h-indol-3-ylsulfanyl)acetic acid #
acetic acid, 2-(3-indolylthio)-
CHEMBL1892245
sr-01000522318
DTXSID60343586
CHEBI:94115
(1h-indol-3-ylsulfanyl)-acetic acid, aldrichcpr
SR-01000522318-1
Q27165865
2-(1h-indol-3-ylthio)acetic acid
indol-3-ylsulfanylacetic acid
2-((1h-indol-3-yl)thio)aceticacid
EN300-235846
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
indolesAny compound containing an indole skeleton.
[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 (3)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
importin subunit beta-1 isoform 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency112.20205.804836.130665.1308AID540263
snurportin-1Homo sapiens (human)Potency112.20205.804836.130665.1308AID540263
peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase NIMA-interacting 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency95.28340.425612.059128.1838AID504891
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (19)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1159607Screen for inhibitors of RMI FANCM (MM2) intereaction2016Journal of biomolecular screening, Jul, Volume: 21, Issue:6
A High-Throughput Screening Strategy to Identify Protein-Protein Interaction Inhibitors That Block the Fanconi Anemia DNA Repair Pathway.
AID588519A screen for compounds that inhibit viral RNA polymerase binding and polymerization activities2011Antiviral research, Sep, Volume: 91, Issue:3
High-throughput screening identification of poliovirus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitors.
AID540299A screen for compounds that inhibit the MenB enzyme of Mycobacterium tuberculosis2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-01, Volume: 20, Issue:21
Synthesis and SAR studies of 1,4-benzoxazine MenB inhibitors: novel antibacterial agents against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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.
AID1745845Primary 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.
AID651635Viability Counterscreen for Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression
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.
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.
AID1794808Fluorescence-based screening to identify small molecule inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum apicoplast DNA polymerase (Pf-apPOL).2014Journal of biomolecular screening, Jul, Volume: 19, Issue:6
A High-Throughput Assay to Identify Inhibitors of the Apicoplast DNA Polymerase from Plasmodium falciparum.
AID1794808Fluorescence-based screening to identify small molecule inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum apicoplast DNA polymerase (Pf-apPOL).
AID1159537qHTS screening for TAG (triacylglycerol) accumulators in algae2017Plant physiology, Aug, Volume: 174, Issue:4
Identification and Metabolite Profiling of Chemical Activators of Lipid Accumulation in Green Algae.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (9.09)29.6817
2010's8 (72.73)24.3611
2020's2 (18.18)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 11.97

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 Index11.97 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.48 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.46 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (11.97)

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%
Other11 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]