Page last updated: 2024-10-06

papaverine biosynthesis

Proteins (3)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
3'-hydroxy-N-methyl-(S)-coclaurine 4'-O-methyltransferase 14'-OMT1; Ps4'OMT1; EC 2.1.1.116; S-adenosyl-L-methionine:3'-hydroxy-N-methylcoclaurine 4'-O-methyltransferasePapaver somniferum (opium poppy)
Norreticuline-7-O-methyltransferaseEC 2.1.1.-Papaver somniferum (opium poppy)
FAD-dependent oxidoreductase Papaver somniferum (opium poppy)

Compounds (6)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
papaverineAn alkaloid found in opium but not closely related to the other opium alkaloids in its structure or pharmacological actions. It is a direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of impotence and as a vasodilator, especially for cerebral vasodilation. The mechanism of its pharmacological actions is not clear, but it apparently can inhibit phosphodiesterases and it may have direct actions on calcium channels.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
s-adenosylmethioninePhysiologic methyl radical donor involved in enzymatic transmethylation reactions and present in all living organisms. It possesses anti-inflammatory activity and has been used in treatment of chronic liver disease. (From Merck, 11th ed)
laudanosineopium alkaloid