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indole-5-carboxylic acid

Description Research Excerpts Clinical Trials Roles Classes Pathways Study Profile Bioassays Related Drugs Related Conditions Protein Interactions Research Growth Market Indicators

Indole-5-carboxylic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in various plants and microorganisms. It exhibits a wide range of biological activities, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. The compound has attracted significant research interest due to its potential as a lead molecule for developing new drugs. Indole-5-carboxylic acid is typically synthesized through chemical reactions involving indole derivatives as starting materials. Its effects are attributed to its ability to interact with various biological targets, including enzymes, receptors, and DNA. The compound has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and cancer cells. Its importance lies in its potential therapeutic applications, particularly in the treatment of infectious diseases and cancer. Research on indole-5-carboxylic acid focuses on understanding its mechanisms of action, optimizing its synthesis, and developing novel derivatives with enhanced biological activity.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID74280
CHEMBL ID2018158
CHEBI ID131778
SCHEMBL ID105928

Synonyms (46)

Synonym
AC-3143
F2158-1505
STK503793
inchi=1/c9h7no2/c11-9(12)7-1-2-8-6(5-7)3-4-10-8/h1-5,10h,(h,11,12
indole-5-carboxylic acid, 99%
indole-5-carboxylic acid, ~95% (tlc)
I-2338
indole-5-carboxylic acid ,
I-2340
1670-81-1
1h-indole-5-carboxylic acid
AKOS000265424
I0029
CHEBI:131778
5-carboxyindole
indole-5-carboxylic aicd
EN300-69795
einecs 216-799-6
AM20061193
CHEMBL2018158 ,
FT-0620501
AB00443749-03
SCHEMBL105928
142396-03-0
CG-0516
mfcd00005678
SY004023
indol-5-carboxylic acid
IENZCGNHSIMFJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
5-indolecarboxylic acid
indole 5-carboxylic acid
5-indole carboxylic acid
STR02571
4zv ,
DTXSID80168218
CS-D1057
indole-5-carboxylic acid, purum, >=98.0% (t)
bdbm50195791
1h-indole-5-carboxylicacid
BCP27354
SB10481
Q27455355
NCGC00342345-01
indole-5-carboxylic acid, 98%
Z1118536235
1h-indole-5-carboxylic acid, radical ion(1+)
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
[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
indolecarboxylic acid
[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 (1)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Activation Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Beta-lactamase Klebsiella pneumoniaeKd1,380.00000.85000.85000.8500AID1320842
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (3)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1320842Binding affinity to native signal deficient and TEV cleavage site containing His-tagged Klebsiella pneumoniae OXA-48 expressed in Escherichia coli assessed as dissociation constant by SPR assay2016Journal of medicinal chemistry, 06-09, Volume: 59, Issue:11
Screening and Design of Inhibitor Scaffolds for the Antibiotic Resistance Oxacillinase-48 (OXA-48) through Surface Plasmon Resonance Screening.
AID1320843Inhibition of native signal containing Klebsiella pneumoniae OXA-48 using nitrocefin substrate pre-incubated for 5 mins before substrate addition2016Journal of medicinal chemistry, 06-09, Volume: 59, Issue:11
Screening and Design of Inhibitor Scaffolds for the Antibiotic Resistance Oxacillinase-48 (OXA-48) through Surface Plasmon Resonance Screening.
AID656682Inhibition of electric eel AChE using acetylcholine iodide as substrate at 6.2 X 10'-4 M measured every 5 sec for 2 mins by Ellman's method2012Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Apr-15, Volume: 22, Issue:8
Prospective acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of indole and its analogs.
[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's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's5 (100.00)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: 23.30

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 Index23.30 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.79 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.51 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index21.17 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (23.30)

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]