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nereistoxin

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Description

Nereistoxin is a neurotoxin produced by the marine polychaete worm, Lumbricus nereis. It is a potent inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for nerve impulse transmission. The compound is known for its insecticidal properties, demonstrating efficacy against a wide range of insects, particularly those of agricultural importance. Nereistoxin's unique mechanism of action and its relatively low toxicity to mammals have sparked significant research interest. Scientists are exploring its potential for development as a novel insecticide, offering an alternative to traditional synthetic pesticides. Furthermore, research is ongoing to understand the biosynthetic pathway of nereistoxin in the marine worm, with the aim of potentially producing this compound through bio-engineered methods. These investigations could lead to more sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches to pest control.'

nereistoxin: toxin isolated from marine segmented worm, Lumbriconereis heterodopa; RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

nereistoxin : Toxin isolated from marine segmented worm, Lumbriconereis heterodopa. It is also the active insecticide of the proinsecticide thiocyclam. [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 CID15402
CHEMBL ID2285758
CHEBI ID7521
SCHEMBL ID10646903
MeSH IDM0085217

Synonyms (23)

Synonym
unii-zu7bq8tc6k
zu7bq8tc6k ,
5-19-08-00347 (beilstein handbook reference)
brn 1421129
1,2-dithiolan-4-amine, n,n-dimethyl-
1631-58-9
nereistoxin
n,n-dimethyl-1,2-dithiolan-4-amine
[1,2]dithiolan-4-yl-dimethyl-amine
CHEBI:7521 ,
4-(n,n-dimethylamino)-1,2-dithiolane
4-dimethylamino-1,2-dithiolan
n,n-dimethyldithiolan-4-amine
inchi=1/c5h11ns2/c1-6(2)5-3-7-8-4-5/h5h,3-4h2,1-2h3
dsoogbgkewzrih-uhfffaoysa-
AKOS006277671
CHEMBL2285758
SCHEMBL10646903
DTXSID0075104
3,3-dicarboxylicaciddiphenyldisulfide
Q27107522
CS-0622708
HY-N10652

Research Excerpts

Overview

Nereistoxin (NTX) is a marine toxin isolated from an annelid worm that lives along the coasts of Japan.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Nereistoxin (NTX) is a marine toxin isolated from an annelid worm that lives along the coasts of Japan. "( Interactions of Nereistoxin and Its Analogs with Vertebrate Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors and Molluscan ACh Binding Proteins.
Andrud, K; Bruno, G; Kem, WR; Soti, F; Talley, TT; Taylor, P; Xing, H, 2022
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[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
toxinPoisonous substance produced by a biological organism such as a microbe, animal or plant.
insecticideStrictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects.
[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
dithiolanes
[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]

Research

Studies (30)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19909 (30.00)18.7374
1990's5 (16.67)18.2507
2000's4 (13.33)29.6817
2010's7 (23.33)24.3611
2020's5 (16.67)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 35.44

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

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index35.44 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.47 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.68 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index48.45 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.14 (0.95)

This Compound (35.44)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (6.45%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (3.23%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other28 (90.32%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]