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dimethylpropiothetin

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Description

Dimethylpropiothetin (DMPT) is a sulfur-containing compound found in marine algae and other organisms. It is a precursor to the volatile sulfur compound dimethyl sulfide (DMS), which plays a significant role in the Earth's climate system. DMPT is also a key component in the marine food web, serving as a nutrient source for various marine organisms. Research on DMPT focuses on understanding its role in marine ecosystems, its contribution to the global sulfur cycle, and its potential applications in biotechnology and aquaculture. DMPT is synthesized through a complex biochemical pathway in marine algae and is released into the environment through biological processes. Its effects on marine organisms are diverse and include stimulating growth, influencing behavior, and acting as a signaling molecule. Studies on DMPT have revealed its importance in the marine environment and its potential applications in various fields.'

dimethylpropiothetin: has antineoplastic activity; RN given refers to hydroxide inner salt [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

S,S-dimethyl-beta-propiothetin : A sulfonium betaine obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group of 3-dimethylsulfoniopropionic acid. [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]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID23736
CHEBI ID16457
SCHEMBL ID236436
MeSH IDM0186375

Synonyms (31)

Synonym
dimethyl-beta-propiothetin
CHEBI:16457
beta-dimethylsulfoniopropionate
3-dimethylsulfoniopropionate
3-(dimethylsulfonio)propanoate
dimethylsulfoniopropionate
7314-30-9
dimethylpropiothetin
s-dimethylsulfonium propionic acid
C04022
dmpt
s,s-dimethyl-beta-propiothetin
dmsp
sulfonium, (2-carboxyethyl)dimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
beta-dmsp
dimethyl sulfoniopropionate
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate
3-(dimethylsulfaniumyl)propanoate
3-dimethylsulfoniopropanoate
FT-0659549
A837728
AKOS006308952
unii-c884xa7qgg
c884xa7qgg ,
SCHEMBL236436
dimethylsulfoniopropionate [mi]
DTXSID0041014
dimethylsulfonioproprionate
Q3817447
F16477
STARBLD0016801

Research Excerpts

Compound-Compound Interactions

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Altogether, the application of AU with [(35)S]DMSP combined with FISH indicated that utilization of S from DMSP is a widespread feature among active marine bacteria, comparable to leucine utilization."( Use of microautoradiography combined with fluorescence in situ hybridization to determine dimethylsulfoniopropionate incorporation by marine bacterioplankton taxa.
González, JM; Kiene, RP; Moran, MA; Pedrós-Alió, C; Pinhassi, J; Simó, R; Vila, M, 2004
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0.32
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
osmolyteA solute used by a cell under water stress to maintain cell volume.
marine metaboliteAny metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in marine macro- and microorganisms.
[role 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]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
sulfonium betaineNeutral molecules having charge-separated forms with an sulfonium atom which bears no hydrogen atoms and that is not adjacent to the anionic atom.
[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]

Pathways (9)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate biosynthesis I (Wollastonia)115
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate biosynthesis II (Spartina)021
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate biosynthesis III (algae)011
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate degradation I (cleavage)04
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate degradation II (cleavage)17
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate degradation I (cleavage)37
superpathway of dimethylsulfoniopropanoate degradation616
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate degradation III (demethylation)14
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate biosynthesis II (Spartina)022
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate biosynthesis III (algae)08
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate biosynthesis I (Wollastonia)113
dimethylsulfoniopropionate biosynthesis II (Spartina)015
dimethylsulfoniopropionate biosynthesis I (Wollastonia)011

Research

Studies (258)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19906 (2.33)18.7374
1990's16 (6.20)18.2507
2000's57 (22.09)29.6817
2010's133 (51.55)24.3611
2020's46 (17.83)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 23.25

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 moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index23.25 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.56 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.26 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index33.17 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.85 (0.95)

This Compound (23.25)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews15 (5.77%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational1 (0.38%)0.25%
Other244 (93.85%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]