| Substance | Relationship Strength | Studies | Trials | Classes | Roles |
|---|
4-aminopyridine
[no description available] | 2 | 1 | 0 | aminopyridine;
aromatic amine | avicide;
orphan drug;
potassium channel blocker |
pentetic acid
Pentetic Acid: An iron chelating agent with properties like EDETIC ACID. DTPA has also been used as a chelator for other metals, such as plutonium. | 1.99 | 1 | 0 | pentacarboxylic acid | copper chelator |
dm-nitrophen
DM-nitrophen: photolabile chelator for the rapid photorelease of divalent cations; also called caged calcium (liberates Ca2+ photolytically) | 2.39 | 2 | 0 | | |
erythrosine
Fluoresceins: A family of spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one derivatives. These are used as dyes, as indicators for various metals, and as fluorescent labels in immunoassays. | 2 | 1 | 0 | | |
octopamine
Octopamine: An alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic amine, biosynthesized from tyramine in the CNS and platelets and also in invertebrate nervous systems. It is used to treat hypotension and as a cardiotonic. The natural D(-) form is more potent than the L(+) form in producing cardiovascular adrenergic responses. It is also a neurotransmitter in some invertebrates.. octopamine : A member of the class of phenylethanolamines that is phenol which is substituted at the para- position by a 2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl group. A biogenic phenylethanolamine which has been found to act as a neurotransmitter, neurohormone or neuromodulator in invertebrates. | 2.48 | 2 | 0 | phenylethanolamines;
tyramines | neurotransmitter |
propidium
Propidium: Quaternary ammonium analog of ethidium; an intercalating dye with a specific affinity to certain forms of DNA and, used as diiodide, to separate them in density gradients; also forms fluorescent complexes with cholinesterase which it inhibits. | 2.02 | 1 | 0 | phenanthridines;
quaternary ammonium ion | fluorochrome;
intercalator |
corticosterone
[no description available] | 2.02 | 1 | 0 | 11beta-hydroxy steroid;
20-oxo steroid;
21-hydroxy steroid;
3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid;
C21-steroid;
glucocorticoid;
primary alpha-hydroxy ketone | human metabolite;
mouse metabolite |
spironolactone
Spironolactone: A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827). spironolactone : A steroid lactone that is 17alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone substituted by an oxo group at position 3 and an alpha-acetylsulfanyl group at position 7. | 2.02 | 1 | 0 | 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid;
oxaspiro compound;
steroid lactone;
thioester | aldosterone antagonist;
antihypertensive agent;
diuretic;
environmental contaminant;
xenobiotic |
edetic acid
Edetic Acid: A chelating agent that sequesters a variety of polyvalent cations such as CALCIUM. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a food additive. | 1.99 | 1 | 0 | ethylenediamine derivative;
polyamino carboxylic acid;
tetracarboxylic acid | anticoagulant;
antidote;
chelator;
copper chelator;
geroprotector |
egtazic acid
Egtazic Acid: A chelating agent relatively more specific for calcium and less toxic than EDETIC ACID.. ethylene glycol bis(2-aminoethyl)tetraacetic acid : A diether that is ethylene glycol in which the hydrogens of the hydroxy groups have been replaced by 2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl group respectively. | 3.27 | 6 | 0 | diether;
tertiary amino compound;
tetracarboxylic acid | chelator |
2-naphthylamine
2-Naphthylamine: A naphthalene derivative with carcinogenic action.. 2-naphthylamine : A naphthylamine carrying the amino group at position 2. | 1.99 | 1 | 0 | naphthylamine | carcinogenic agent |
xanthenes
Xanthenes: Compounds with three aromatic rings in linear arrangement with an OXYGEN in the center ring. | 2.4 | 2 | 0 | xanthene | |
3-dinitrobenzene
dinitrobenzene : Any member of the class of nitrobenzenes that consists of a benzene ring substituted by two nitro groups. A closed class.. 1,3-dinitrobenzene : A dinitrobenzene that is benzene disubstituted at positions 1 and 3 with nitro groups. | 2 | 1 | 0 | dinitrobenzene | neurotoxin |
phenyl acetate
phenyl acetate: The ester formed between phenol and acetic acid. Don't confuse with phenylacetic acid derivatives listed under PHENYLACETATES.. phenyl acetate : An acetate ester obtained by the formal condensation of phenol with acetic acid. | 2.39 | 2 | 0 | benzenes;
phenyl acetates | |
glutamic acid
Glutamic Acid: A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.. glutamic acid : An alpha-amino acid that is glutaric acid bearing a single amino substituent at position 2. | 2.41 | 2 | 0 | glutamic acid;
glutamine family amino acid;
L-alpha-amino acid;
proteinogenic amino acid | Escherichia coli metabolite;
ferroptosis inducer;
micronutrient;
mouse metabolite;
neurotransmitter;
nutraceutical |
mifepristone
Mifepristone: A progestational and glucocorticoid hormone antagonist. Its inhibition of progesterone induces bleeding during the luteal phase and in early pregnancy by releasing endogenous prostaglandins from the endometrium or decidua. As a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, the drug has been used to treat hypercortisolism in patients with nonpituitary CUSHING SYNDROME. | 2.02 | 1 | 0 | 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid;
acetylenic compound;
tertiary amino compound | abortifacient;
contraceptive drug;
hormone antagonist;
synthetic oral contraceptive |
fura-2
Fura-2: A fluorescent calcium chelating agent which is used to study intracellular calcium in tissues. | 2.39 | 2 | 0 | | |
1,2-bis(2-aminophenoxy)ethane-n,n,n',n'-tetraacetic acid
1,2-bis(2-aminophenoxy)ethane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid: structure in first source | 2.94 | 4 | 0 | polyamino carboxylic acid;
tetracarboxylic acid | chelator |
fluo-3
Fluo-3: fluorescent Ca(2+) indicator; permits continuous monitoring of Ca without interference with use of UV-sensitive caged compounds | 2.4 | 2 | 0 | xanthene dye | fluorochrome |
laurdan
laurdan: RN from CA Index Guide | 1.99 | 1 | 0 | | |
2-(2-(5-carboxy)oxazole)-5-hydroxy-6-aminobenzofuran-n,n,o-triacetic acid
2-(2-(5-carboxy)oxazole)-5-hydroxy-6-aminobenzofuran-N,N,O-triacetic acid: structure given in first source | 2.39 | 2 | 0 | | |
6-carboxy-4',5'-dimethylfluorescein
[no description available] | 2 | 1 | 0 | | |
2-(4-(biscarboxymethyl)amino-3-(carboxymethoxy)phenyl)-1h-indole-6-carboxylic acid
2-(4-(biscarboxymethyl)amino-3-(carboxymethoxy)phenyl)-1H-indole-6-carboxylic acid: used for measuring intracellular magnesium concentration | 1.99 | 1 | 0 | | |
2-nitrophenyl-egta
2-nitrophenyl-EGTA: a photolabile chelator that selectively binds Ca(2+) with high affinity & releases it rapidly upon photolysis; structure given in first source; azid-1 is a caged calcium in which a fluorescent calcium indicator, fura-2, has been modified with an azide substituent on the benzofuran 3-position | 1.99 | 1 | 0 | | |
benzofurans
Benzofurans: Compounds that contain a BENZENE ring fused to a furan ring. | 2.4 | 2 | 0 | | |
1,2-bis(2-aminophenoxy)ethane n,n,n',n'-tetraacetic acid acetoxymethyl ester
[no description available] | 2.02 | 1 | 0 | | |
fura red
fura red: structure given in first source; used as an intracellular calcium indicator. fura red : A 1-benzofuran substituted at position 2 by a (5-oxo-2-thioxoimidazolidin-4-ylidene)methyl group, and at C-5 and C-6 by heavily substituted oxygen and nitrogen functionalities respectively. | 2.4 | 2 | 0 | | |
sq-23377
Ionomycin: A divalent calcium ionophore that is widely used as a tool to investigate the role of intracellular calcium in cellular processes.. ionomycin : A very long-chain fatty acid that is docosa-10,16-dienoic acid which is substituted by methyl groups at positions 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 18 and 20, by hydroxy groups at positions 11, 19 and 21, and by a (2',5-dimethyloctahydro-2,2'-bifuran-5-yl)ethanol group at position 21. An ionophore produced by Streptomyces conglobatus, it is used in research to raise the intracellular level of Ca(2+) and as a research tool to understand Ca(2+) transport across biological membranes. | 2.02 | 1 | 0 | cyclic ether;
enol;
polyunsaturated fatty acid;
very long-chain fatty acid | calcium ionophore;
metabolite |
rh 414
RH 414: voltage-sensitive fluorescent dye | 2.4 | 2 | 0 | | |
calcimycin
Calcimycin: An ionophorous, polyether antibiotic from Streptomyces chartreusensis. It binds and transports CALCIUM and other divalent cations across membranes and uncouples oxidative phosphorylation while inhibiting ATPase of rat liver mitochondria. The substance is used mostly as a biochemical tool to study the role of divalent cations in various biological systems. | 2.02 | 1 | 0 | benzoxazole | |
oligonucleotides
[no description available] | 2.48 | 2 | 0 | | |
calcium crimson
calcium crimson: a fluorescent calcium indicator | 6.97 | 1 | 0 | ammonium betaine;
sulfonamide | fluorochrome |
znaf-2
ZnAF-2: structure in first source | 2.03 | 1 | 0 | | |
chlorophyll a
Chlorophyll: Porphyrin derivatives containing magnesium that act to convert light energy in photosynthetic organisms.. chlorophyll : A family of magnesium porphyrins, defined by the presence of a fifth ring beyond the four pyrrole-like rings. The rings can have various side chains which usually include a long phytol chain. | 1.99 | 1 | 0 | chlorophyll;
methyl ester | cofactor |
hygromycin b
[no description available] | 2.48 | 2 | 0 | | |
diazo-2
diazo-2: calcium chelator | 2.03 | 1 | 0 | | |
dinitrobenzenes
Dinitrobenzenes: Benzene derivatives which are substituted with two nitro groups in the ortho, meta or para positions. | 2 | 1 | 0 | | |