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action potential

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

A process in which membrane potential cycles through a depolarizing spike, triggered in response to depolarization above some threshold, followed by repolarization. This cycle is driven by the flow of ions through various voltage gated channels with different thresholds and ion specificities. [GOC:dph, GOC:go_curators, GOC:tb, ISBN:978-0-07-139011-8]

An action potential is a rapid, transient change in the electrical potential across the plasma membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, which transmits signals along the cell. It is a fundamental process in the nervous system, enabling communication between neurons and the initiation of muscle contractions.

The action potential arises from the coordinated movement of ions across the cell membrane, primarily sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+). These ions flow through voltage-gated channels, specialized proteins embedded in the membrane that open or close in response to changes in membrane potential.

**Steps in Action Potential Generation:**

1. **Resting potential:** In the resting state, the neuron maintains a negative membrane potential, typically around -70 mV. This is due to a higher concentration of K+ inside the cell and Na+ outside the cell, maintained by the sodium-potassium pump.

2. **Depolarization:** When a stimulus, such as a neurotransmitter, triggers the opening of Na+ channels, Na+ ions rush into the cell, causing the membrane potential to become less negative. This is known as depolarization. If the depolarization reaches a threshold level, typically around -55 mV, an action potential is triggered.

3. **Rising phase:** Once the threshold is reached, the influx of Na+ ions becomes self-reinforcing, leading to a rapid and dramatic rise in membrane potential. This phase is known as the rising phase or upstroke of the action potential. The membrane potential reaches a peak value of around +30 mV.

4. **Repolarization:** As the membrane potential reaches its peak, the Na+ channels begin to inactivate, while K+ channels open. This allows K+ ions to flow out of the cell, bringing the membrane potential back towards its resting value. This phase is called repolarization.

5. **Hyperpolarization:** In some cases, the membrane potential may briefly become more negative than the resting potential, a phenomenon called hyperpolarization. This is due to the continued outflow of K+ ions.

6. **Refractory period:** After an action potential, there is a brief period during which the neuron is less excitable. This is known as the refractory period, and it prevents the neuron from generating another action potential immediately.

**Propagation:** Action potentials travel along the axon of a neuron by a process called saltatory conduction. The myelin sheath, a fatty insulating layer that surrounds the axon, speeds up the conduction by limiting the leakage of ions across the membrane. The action potential jumps from one node of Ranvier, a gap in the myelin sheath, to the next.

**Importance of Action Potentials:**

Action potentials play a crucial role in various physiological functions, including:

- **Neural communication:** Transmission of signals between neurons at synapses.
- **Muscle contraction:** Activation of muscle fibers to generate force.
- **Sensory perception:** Transduction of sensory stimuli into electrical signals.
- **Hormone release:** Regulation of hormone secretion by endocrine cells.

**Factors Affecting Action Potential:**

Several factors can influence the characteristics of action potentials, including:

- **Temperature:** Higher temperatures tend to increase the speed of conduction.
- **Ion concentration:** Changes in the concentration of ions like Na+ and K+ can alter the resting potential and threshold.
- **Myelination:** Myelination increases the speed of conduction.
- **Presence of drugs or toxins:** Some substances can block ion channels or alter their function.

Action potentials are a fundamental process in the nervous system, ensuring rapid and efficient communication between neurons and the generation of physiological responses.'
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Proteins (34)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alphaA guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P50148]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily G member 1A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNG1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q9UIX4]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily S member 3A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNS3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q9BQ31]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily S member 1A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNS1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q96KK3]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily S member 2A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNS2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q9ULS6]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily C member 2A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNC2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q96PR1]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily D member 1A voltage-gated potassium channel KCND1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q9NSA2]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 6A voltage-gated potassium channel subunit KCNA6 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:P17658]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 4A voltage-gated potassium channel alpha subunit KCNA4 that is encoded in the genome of human. []Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily V member 1A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNV1 that is encoded in the genome of human. []Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily V member 2A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNV2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q8TDN2]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 10A voltage-gated potassium channel subunit KCNA10 that is encoded in the genome of human. []Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily KQT member 1A voltage-gated potassium channel subunit KCNQ1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:P51787]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily G member 4A voltage-gated potassium channel subfamily G member 4 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q8TDN1]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 3A voltage-gated potassium channel subunit KCNA3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:P22001]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily D member 3A voltage-gated potassium channel KCND3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q9UK17]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily C member 1A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNC1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:P48547]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 5A voltage-gated potassium channel subunit KCNA5 that is encoded in the genome of human. []Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily G member 3A voltage-gated potassium channel subfamily G member 3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q8TAE7]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily F member 1A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNF1 that is encoded in the genome of human. []Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily KQT member 2A voltage-gated potassium channel subunit KCNQ2 that is encoded in the genome of human. []Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 2A voltage-gated potassium channel subunit KCNA2 that is encoded in the genome of human. []Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 7A voltage-gated potassium channel subunit KCNA7 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q96RP8]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily B member 2A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNB2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q92953]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily C member 3A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNC3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q14003]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily C member 4A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNC4 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q03721]Homo sapiens (human)
Guanine nucleotide-binding protein subunit alpha-11A guanine nucleotide-binding protein subunit alpha-11 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P29992]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily G member 2A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNG2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9UJ96]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 1A voltage-gated potassium channel subunit KCNA1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q09470]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily D member 2A voltage-gated potassium channel KCND2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q9NZV8]Homo sapiens (human)
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily B member 1A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNB1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q14721]Homo sapiens (human)
ATP-sensitive inward rectifier potassium channel 11An ATP-sensitive inward rectifier potassium channel 11 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:Q14654]Homo sapiens (human)
Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-4A neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-4 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P43681]Homo sapiens (human)
ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 9An ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 9 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:O60706]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (154)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
nornicotinenornicotine: agricultural or horticultural insecticide; RN given refers to (+-)-isomer; structure
bupropionbupropion : An aromatic ketone that is propiophenone carrying a tert-butylamino group at position 2 and a chloro substituent at position 3 on the phenyl ring.

Bupropion: A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE.
aromatic ketone;
monochlorobenzenes;
secondary amino compound
antidepressant;
environmental contaminant;
xenobiotic
3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine : An N-alkylpyrrolidine that consists of N-methylpyrrolidine bearing a pyridin-3-yl substituent at position 2.N-alkylpyrrolidine;
pyridine alkaloid;
pyrrolidine alkaloid
epibatidinealkaloid
dimethylphenylpiperazinium iodidepiperazines
4-aminopyridineaminopyridine;
aromatic amine
avicide;
orphan drug;
potassium channel blocker
N-(2-aminoethyl)-5-chloro-1-naphthalenesulfonamidenaphthalenes;
sulfonic acid derivative
alfuzosinalfuzosin: structure given in first sourcemonocarboxylic acid amide;
quinazolines;
tetrahydrofuranol
alpha-adrenergic antagonist;
antihypertensive agent;
antineoplastic agent
anabasinepiperidine alkaloid;
pyridine alkaloid
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist;
plant metabolite;
teratogenic agent
5-methoxypsoralen5-methoxypsoralen : A 5-methoxyfurocoumarin that is psoralen substituted by a methoxy group at position 5.

5-Methoxypsoralen: A linear furanocoumarin that has phototoxic and anti-inflammatory properties, with effects similar to METHOXSALEN. It is used in PUVA THERAPY for the treatment of PSORIASIS.
5-methoxyfurocoumarin;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
psoralens
hepatoprotective agent;
plant metabolite
verapamil2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-{[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl](methyl)amino}-2-(propan-2-yl)pentanenitrile : A tertiary amino compound that is 3,4-dimethoxyphenylethylamine in which the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen are replaced by a methyl group and a 4-cyano-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-methylhexyl group.

verapamil : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dexverapamil and (S)-verapamil. An L-type calcium channel blocker of the phenylalkylamine class, it is used (particularly as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmia, and as a preventive medication for migraine.

Verapamil: A calcium channel blocker that is a class IV anti-arrhythmia agent.
aromatic ether;
nitrile;
polyether;
tertiary amino compound
carbamylcholine
clotrimazoleconazole antifungal drug;
imidazole antifungal drug;
imidazoles;
monochlorobenzenes
antiinfective agent;
environmental contaminant;
xenobiotic
diazoxidediazoxide : A benzothiadiazine that is the S,S-dioxide of 2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine which is substituted at position 3 by a methyl group and at position 7 by chlorine. A peripheral vasodilator, it increases the concentration of glucose in the plasma and inhibits the secretion of insulin by the beta- cells of the pancreas. It is used orally in the management of intractable hypoglycaemia and intravenously in the management of hypertensive emergencies.

Diazoxide: A benzothiadiazine derivative that is a peripheral vasodilator used for hypertensive emergencies. It lacks diuretic effect, apparently because it lacks a sulfonamide group.
benzothiadiazine;
organochlorine compound;
sulfone
antihypertensive agent;
beta-adrenergic agonist;
bronchodilator agent;
cardiotonic drug;
diuretic;
K-ATP channel agonist;
sodium channel blocker;
sympathomimetic agent;
vasodilator agent
flecainideflecainide : A monocarboxylic acid amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2,5-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzoic acid with the primary amino group of piperidin-2-ylmethylamine. An antiarrhythmic agent used (in the form of its acetate salt) to prevent and treat tachyarrhythmia (abnormal fast rhythm of the heart).

Flecainide: A potent anti-arrhythmia agent, effective in a wide range of ventricular and atrial ARRHYTHMIAS and TACHYCARDIAS.
aromatic ether;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
organofluorine compound;
piperidines
anti-arrhythmia drug
glyburideglyburide : An N-sulfonylurea that is acetohexamide in which the acetyl group is replaced by a 2-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzamido)ethyl group.

Glyburide: An antidiabetic sulfonylurea derivative with actions like those of chlorpropamide
monochlorobenzenes;
N-sulfonylurea
anti-arrhythmia drug;
EC 2.7.1.33 (pantothenate kinase) inhibitor;
EC 3.6.3.49 (channel-conductance-controlling ATPase) inhibitor;
hypoglycemic agent
granisetronaromatic amide;
indazoles
lidocainelidocaine : The monocarboxylic acid amide resulting from the formal condensation of N,N-diethylglycine with 2,6-dimethylaniline.

Lidocaine: A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE.
benzenes;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
tertiary amino compound
anti-arrhythmia drug;
drug allergen;
environmental contaminant;
local anaesthetic;
xenobiotic
lamotrigine1,2,4-triazines;
dichlorobenzene;
primary arylamine
anticonvulsant;
antidepressant;
antimanic drug;
calcium channel blocker;
EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
excitatory amino acid antagonist;
geroprotector;
non-narcotic analgesic;
xenobiotic
mecamylamineMecamylamine: A nicotinic antagonist that is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and crosses the blood-brain barrier. Mecamylamine has been used as a ganglionic blocker in treating hypertension, but, like most ganglionic blockers, is more often used now as a research tool.primary aliphatic amine
n-methylcarbamylcholineN-methylcarbamylcholine: structure given in first source
nifedipineNifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.C-nitro compound;
dihydropyridine;
methyl ester
calcium channel blocker;
human metabolite;
tocolytic agent;
vasodilator agent
ondansetronOndansetron: A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.carbazoles
pinacidilPinacidil: A guanidine that opens POTASSIUM CHANNELS producing direct peripheral vasodilatation of the ARTERIOLES. It reduces BLOOD PRESSURE and peripheral resistance and produces fluid retention. (Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed)pyridines
propafenonepropafenone : An aromatic ketone that is 3-(propylamino)propane-1,2-diol in which the hydrogen of the primary hydroxy group is replaced by a 2-(3-phenylpropanoyl)phenyl group. It is a class 1C antiarrhythmic drug with local anesthetic effects, and is used as the hydrochloride salt in the management of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias.

Propafenone: An antiarrhythmia agent that is particularly effective in ventricular arrhythmias. It also has weak beta-blocking activity.
aromatic ketone;
secondary alcohol;
secondary amino compound
anti-arrhythmia drug
tetraethylammoniumTetraethylammonium: A potassium-selective ion channel blocker. (From J Gen Phys 1994;104(1):173-90)quaternary ammonium ion
tiloronetilorone : A member of the class of fluoren-9-ones that is 9H-fluoren-9-one which is substituted by a 2-(diethylamino)ethoxy group at positions 2 and 7. It is an interferon inducer and a selective alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (alpha7 nAChR) agonist. Its hydrochloride salt is used as an antiviral drug.

Tilorone: An antiviral agent used as its hydrochloride. It is the first recognized synthetic, low-molecular-weight compound that is an orally active interferon inducer, and is also reported to have antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory actions.
aromatic ether;
diether;
fluoren-9-ones;
tertiary amino compound
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antiviral agent;
interferon inducer;
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
troglitazoneTroglitazone: A chroman and thiazolidinedione derivative that acts as a PEROXISOME PROLIFERATOR-ACTIVATED RECEPTORS (PPAR) agonist. It was formerly used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, but has been withdrawn due to hepatotoxicity.chromanes;
thiazolidinone
anticoagulant;
anticonvulsant;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
EC 6.2.1.3 (long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
hypoglycemic agent;
platelet aggregation inhibitor;
vasodilator agent
tetramethylammoniumtetramethylammonium : The simplest quaternary ammonium cation, comprising a central nitrogen linked to four methyl groups.

tetramethylammonium: RN given refers to parent cpd
quaternary ammonium ion
indopanalpha-methyltryptamine : A tryptamine derivative having a methyl substituent at the alpha-position.

indopan: RN given refers to parent cpd without isomeric designation
tryptamines
boldineaporphine alkaloid
cytisinealkaloid;
bridged compound;
lactam;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
secondary amino compound
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist;
phytotoxin;
plant metabolite
anatabineanatabine: alkaloid found in tobacco; structurebipyridines
diphenoxylatediphenoxylate : A piperidinecarboxylate ester that is the ethyl ester of difenoxin.

Diphenoxylate: A MEPERIDINE congener used as an antidiarrheal, usually in combination with ATROPINE. At high doses, it acts like morphine. Its unesterified metabolite difenoxin has similar properties and is used similarly. It has little or no analgesic activity.
ethyl ester;
nitrile;
piperidinecarboxylate ester;
tertiary amine
antidiarrhoeal drug
dihydro-beta-erythroidinedihydro-beta-erythroidine : An organic heterotetracyclic compound resulting from the partial hydrogenation of the 1,3-diene moiety of beta-erythroidine to give the corresponding 2-ene.

Dihydro-beta-Erythroidine: Dihydro analog of beta-erythroidine, which is isolated from the seeds and other plant parts of Erythrina sp. Leguminosae. It is an alkaloid with curarimimetic properties.
delta-lactone;
organic heterotetracyclic compound;
tertiary amino compound
nicotinic antagonist
diltiazemdiltiazem : A 5-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,5-benzothiazepin-3-yl acetate in which both stereocentres have S configuration. A calcium-channel blocker and vasodilator, it is used as the hydrochloride in the management of angina pectoris and hypertension.

Diltiazem: A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions.
5-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,5-benzothiazepin-3-yl acetateantihypertensive agent;
calcium channel blocker;
vasodilator agent
n-cyano-n'-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-n''-(3-pyridinyl)guanidineN-cyano-N'-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-N''-(3-pyridinyl)guanidine: potassium channel openerpyridines
paroxetineparoxetine : A benzodioxole that consists of piperidine bearing 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yloxy)methyl and 4-fluorophenyl substituents at positions 3 and 4 respectively; the (3S,4R)-diastereomer. Highly potent and selective 5-HT uptake inhibitor that binds with high affinity to the serotonin transporter (Ki = 0.05 nM). Ki values are 1.1, 350 and 1100 nM for inhibition of [3H]-5-HT, [3H]-l-NA and [3H]-DA uptake respectively. Displays minimal affinity for alpha1-, alpha2- or beta-adrenoceptors, 5-HT2A, 5-HT1A, D2 or H1 receptors at concentrations below 1000 nM, however displays weak affinity for muscarinic ACh receptors (Ki = 42 nM). Antidepressant and anxiolytic in vivo.

Paroxetine: A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of depression.
aromatic ether;
benzodioxoles;
organofluorine compound;
piperidines
antidepressant;
anxiolytic drug;
hepatotoxic agent;
P450 inhibitor;
serotonin uptake inhibitor
flupirtineflupirtine: RN given refers to parent cpd without isomeric designationaminopyridine
sertindolesertindole : A phenylindole that is 1H-indole which is substituted on the nitrogen by a p-chlorophenyl group, at position 5 by chlorine, and at position 3 by a piperidin-4-yl group, which is itself substituted on the nitrogen by a 2-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)ethyl group.heteroarylpiperidine;
imidazolidinone;
organochlorine compound;
organofluorine compound;
phenylindole
alpha-adrenergic antagonist;
H1-receptor antagonist;
second generation antipsychotic;
serotonergic antagonist
duloxetineduloxetine
nelfinavirnelfinavir : An aryl sulfide that is used (as its mesylate salt) for treatment of HIV and also exhibits some anticancer properties.

Nelfinavir: A potent HIV protease inhibitor. It is used in combination with other antiviral drugs in the treatment of HIV in both adults and children.
aryl sulfide;
benzamides;
organic heterobicyclic compound;
phenols;
secondary alcohol;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
HIV protease inhibitor
khellinonekhellinone: a Kv1.3 potassium channel blocker
cromakalimCromakalim: A potassium-channel opening vasodilator that has been investigated in the management of hypertension. It has also been tried in patients with asthma. (Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p352)
nebivolol2,2'-iminobis[1-(6-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-2-yl)ethanol] : A member of the class of chromanes that is 2,2'-iminodiethanol in which one hydrogen attached to each hydroxy-bearing carbon is replaced by a 6-fluorochroman-2-yl group.chromanes;
diol;
organofluorine compound;
secondary alcohol;
secondary amino compound
uk 68798aromatic ether;
sulfonamide;
tertiary amino compound
anti-arrhythmia drug;
potassium channel blocker
polygodialaldehyde
doripenemDoripenem: A carbapenem derivative antibacterial agent that is more stable to renal dehydropeptidase I than IMIPENEM, but does not need to be given with an enzyme inhibitor such as CILASTATIN. It is used in the treatment of infections such as HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA, and complicated intra-abdominal or urinary-tract infections, including PYELONEPHRITIS.carbapenems
4'-methoxyflavone4'-methoxyflavone: from seeds of Psoralea corylifolia (Fabaceae); structure in first sourceether;
flavonoids
rosiglitazoneaminopyridine;
thiazolidinediones
EC 6.2.1.3 (long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
insulin-sensitizing drug
N-methyl-N-(3-pyridylmethyl)aminearalkylamine
nicotine(S)-nicotine : A 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine in which the chiral centre has S-configuration. The naturally occurring and most active enantiomer of nicotine, isolated from Nicotiana tabacum.3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridineanxiolytic drug;
biomarker;
immunomodulator;
mitogen;
neurotoxin;
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist;
peripheral nervous system drug;
phytogenic insecticide;
plant metabolite;
psychotropic drug;
teratogenic agent;
xenobiotic
lobeline(-)-lobeline : An optically active piperidine alkaloid having a 2-oxo-2-phenylethyl substituent at the 2-position and a 2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl group at the 6-position.aromatic ketone;
piperidine alkaloid;
tertiary amine
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
tadalafilbenzodioxoles;
pyrazinopyridoindole
EC 3.1.4.35 (3',5'-cyclic-GMP phosphodiesterase) inhibitor;
vasodilator agent
paliperidone3-{2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one : A member of the class of pyridopyrimidines that is 9-hydroxy-2-methyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one carrying an additional 2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl group at position 2.

paliperidone : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-paliperidone. Paliperidone is the primary active metabolite of the older antipsychotic risperidone and is used for treatment of schizophrenia.
1,2-benzoxazoles;
heteroarylpiperidine;
organofluorine compound;
pyridopyrimidine;
secondary alcohol
3-methyl-5-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)isoxazole3-methyl-5-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)isoxazole: structure in first source
293b cpd6-cyano-4-(N-ethylsulfonyl-N-methylamino)-3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylchromane: RN given for (trans-(+-))-isomer1-benzopyran
ezogabineezogabine : A substituted aniline that is benzene-1,2,4-triamine bearing ethoxycarbonyl and 4-fluorobenzyl substituents at positions N-1 and N-4 respectively. An anticonvulsant used to treat seizures associated with epilepsy in adults.

ezogabine: structure in first source
carbamate ester;
organofluorine compound;
secondary amino compound;
substituted aniline
anticonvulsant;
potassium channel modulator
desvenlafaxineO-desmethylvenlafaxine : A tertiary amino compound that is N,N-dimethylethanamine substituted at position 1 by a 1-hydroxycyclohexyl and 4-hydroxyphenyl group. It is a metabolite of the drug venlafaxine.cyclohexanols;
phenols;
tertiary amino compound
antidepressant;
drug metabolite;
marine xenobiotic metabolite
mk 7675-((2,4-dioxo-5-thiazolidinyl)methyl)-2-methoxy-N-((4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methyl)benzamide: an antihyperlipidemic agent that also functions as an insulin sensitizer, PPARalpha agonist, and PPARgamma agonist; structure in first source
moxifloxacinmoxifloxacin : A quinolone that consists of 4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid bearing a cyclopropyl substituent at position 1, a fluoro substitiuent at position 6, a (4aS,7aS)-octahydro-6H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl group at position 7 and a methoxy substituent at position 8. A member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterial agents.

Moxifloxacin: A fluoroquinolone that acts as an inhibitor of DNA TOPOISOMERASE II and is used as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent.
aromatic ether;
cyclopropanes;
fluoroquinolone antibiotic;
pyrrolidinopiperidine;
quinolinemonocarboxylic acid;
quinolone;
quinolone antibiotic
antibacterial drug
solifenacinisoquinolines
telbivudinepyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleosideantiviral drug;
EC 2.7.7.49 (RNA-directed DNA polymerase) inhibitor
philanthotoxin 343philanthotoxin 343: structure given in first source (see article's footnote); identical to philanthotoxin 433 except that the number of methylene groups between the respective amine moieties is 3,4,3 instead of 4,3,3N-acyl-amino acid
erysodineerysodine : An erythrina alkaloid with formula C18H21NO3 isolated from several erythrina plant species. It is a competitive antagonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and exhibits antiparasitic and insecticidal activities.

erysodine: structure given in first source
aromatic ether;
diether;
Erythrina alkaloid;
organic heterotetracyclic compound;
phenols
antiparasitic agent;
nicotinic antagonist;
phytogenic insecticide
vareniclinevarenicline : An organic heterotetracyclic compound that acts as a partial agonist for nicotinic cholinergic receptors and is used (in the form of its tartate salt) as an aid to giving up smoking.

Varenicline: A benzazepine derivative that functions as an ALPHA4-BETA2 NICOTINIC RECEPTOR partial agonist. It is used for SMOKING CESSATION.
zeneca zd 6169Zeneca ZD 6169: an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener; structure given in first source
pozanicline
etravirineaminopyrimidine;
aromatic ether;
dinitrile;
organobromine compound
antiviral agent;
HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
lapatinibfurans;
organochlorine compound;
organofluorine compound;
quinazolines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
darunavirdarunavir : An N,N-disubstituted benzenesulfonamide bearing an unsubstituted amino group at the 4-position, used for the treatment of HIV infection. A second-generation HIV protease inhibitor, darunavir was designed to form robust interactions with the protease enzyme from many strains of HIV, including those from treatment-experienced patients with multiple resistance mutations to other protease inhibitors.

Darunavir: An HIV PROTEASE INHIBITOR that is used in the treatment of AIDS and HIV INFECTIONS. Due to the emergence of ANTIVIRAL DRUG RESISTANCE when used alone, it is administered in combination with other ANTI-HIV AGENTS.
carbamate ester;
furofuran;
sulfonamide
antiviral drug;
HIV protease inhibitor
deferasiroxdeferasirox : A member of the class of triazoles, deferasirox is 1,2,4-triazole substituted by a 4-carboxyphenyl group at position 1 and by 2-hydroxyphenyl groups at positions 3 and 5. An orally active iron chelator, it is used to manage chronic iron overload in patients receiving long-term blood transfusions.

Deferasirox: A triazole and benzoate derivative that acts as a selective iron chelator. It is used in the management of chronic IRON OVERLOAD due to blood transfusion or non-transfusion dependent THALASSEMIA.
benzoic acids;
monocarboxylic acid;
phenols;
triazoles
iron chelator
bms204352BMS204352: a calcium-sensitive opener of maxi-K potassium channels; structure in first source
senicapocsenicapoc: a Gardos channel blocker; structure in first source
lacosamideLacosamide: An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES.N-acyl-amino acid
cortisone11-oxo steroid;
17alpha-hydroxy steroid;
20-oxo steroid;
21-hydroxy steroid;
3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid;
C21-steroid;
glucocorticoid;
primary alpha-hydroxy ketone;
tertiary alpha-hydroxy ketone
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite
anatoxin aanatoxin a: found in Anabaena; was indexed to cyanobacterial toxin (MARINE TOXINS) 1978-2006; also see anatoxin-a(s)tropane alkaloid
quinidinequinidine : A cinchona alkaloid consisting of cinchonine with the hydrogen at the 6-position of the quinoline ring substituted by methoxy.

Quinidine: An optical isomer of quinine, extracted from the bark of the CHINCHONA tree and similar plant species. This alkaloid dampens the excitability of cardiac and skeletal muscles by blocking sodium and potassium currents across cellular membranes. It prolongs cellular ACTION POTENTIALS, and decreases automaticity. Quinidine also blocks muscarinic and alpha-adrenergic neurotransmission.
cinchona alkaloidalpha-adrenergic antagonist;
anti-arrhythmia drug;
antimalarial;
drug allergen;
EC 1.14.13.181 (13-deoxydaunorubicin hydroxylase) inhibitor;
EC 3.6.3.44 (xenobiotic-transporting ATPase) inhibitor;
muscarinic antagonist;
P450 inhibitor;
potassium channel blocker;
sodium channel blocker
cromakalim1-benzopyran
tolterodinetertiary amineantispasmodic drug;
muscarinic antagonist;
muscle relaxant
darifenacindarifenacin : 2-[(3S)-1-Ethylpyrrolidin-3-yl]-2,2-diphenylacetamide in which one of the hydrogens at the 2-position of the ethyl group is substituted by a 2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl group. It is a selective antagonist for the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor, which is primarily responsible for bladder muscle contractions, and is used as the hydrobromide salt in the management of urinary incontinence.1-benzofurans;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
pyrrolidines
antispasmodic drug;
muscarinic antagonist
deformylflustrabrominedeformylflustrabromine: has antineoplastic activity; isolated from Flustra folicea; structure in first sourcetryptamines
tropacocainetropacocaine: RN given refers to (exo)-isomer; structure
cardamonincardamonin: found in Zingiberaceae; structure in first sourcechalcones
s 1033(trifluoromethyl)benzenes;
imidazoles;
pyridines;
pyrimidines;
secondary amino compound;
secondary carboxamide
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
tropisetrontropisetron : An indolyl carboxylate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of indole-3-carboxylic acid with the hydroxy group of tropine.

Tropisetron: An indole derivative and 5-HT3 RECEPTOR antagonist that is used for the prevention of nausea and vomiting.
indolyl carboxylic acid
(2'-(benzyloxycarbonylaminomethyl)biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid 2-(2-pyridyl)ethylamide)biphenyls
xe 991, anthracenone10,10-bis(4-pyridinylmethyl)-9(10H)-anthracenone: neurotransmitter release enhancer and potassium channel blocker; structure given in first sourceanthracenes
tram 34TRAM 34: inhibits IKCa1; structure in first sourceorganochlorine compound
uk 78282diarylmethane
lobeline
epibatidine
capsaicinALGRX-4975: an injectable capsaicin (TRPV1 receptor agonist) formulation for longlasting pain relief

capsaicinoid : A family of aromatic fatty amides produced as secondary metabolites by chilli peppers.
capsaicinoidnon-narcotic analgesic;
TRPV1 agonist;
voltage-gated sodium channel blocker
maraviroctropane alkaloid
anatoxin aanatoxin I: found mainly in ANABAENA; was indexed to cyanobacterial toxin (MARINE TOXINS). isolated from many salt-tolerant freshwater cyanobacteria
clamikalantclamikalant: inhibits ATP-sensitive potassium channel; structure in first source
dasatinibdasatinib (anhydrous) : An aminopyrimidine that is 2-methylpyrimidine which is substituted at position 4 by the primary amino group of 2-amino-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid and at position 6 by a 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl group, and in which the carboxylic acid group has been formally condensed with 2-chloro-6-methylaniline to afford the corresponding amide. A multi-targeted kinase inhibitor, it is used, particularly as the monohydrate, for the treatment of chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase chronic myeloid leukemia. Note that the name 'dasatinib' is used to refer to the monohydrate (USAN) as well as to anhydrous dasatinib (INN).

N-(2-chloro-6-methylphenyl)-2-((6-(4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide: a dasatinib prodrug; structure in first source
1,3-thiazoles;
aminopyrimidine;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
N-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine;
N-arylpiperazine;
organochlorine compound;
secondary amino compound;
tertiary amino compound
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
abt 594
N-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-3-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanecarboxamidemonoterpenoid
n-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-4-fluorobenzamideN-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-4-fluorobenzamide: structure in first source
sitagliptinsitagliptin : A triazolopyrazine that exhibits hypoglycemic activity.triazolopyrazine;
trifluorobenzene
EC 3.4.14.5 (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
hypoglycemic agent;
serine proteinase inhibitor;
xenobiotic
5-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-9-azabicyclo[4.2.1]non-4-eneazepine
zm226600ZM226600: an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener; structure in first sourceanilide
acacetin5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone : A monomethoxyflavone that is the 4'-methyl ether derivative of apigenin.dihydroxyflavone;
monomethoxyflavone
anticonvulsant;
plant metabolite
trans-metanicotinemetanicotine: RN given refers to parent cpd with unspecified isomeric designation
a 85380A 85380: structure given in first source; A-85380 is the S-enantiomer; A-159470 is the R-enantiomer
ar-r 17779AR-R 17779: structure in first source
3-(2,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)anabaseine3-(2,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)anabaseine: an alpha7nAChR nicotinic receptor agonistdimethoxybenzene
mdl 100907Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Antagonists: Drugs that bind to but do not activate SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS, thereby blocking the actions of SEROTONIN or SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR AGONISTS. Included under this heading are antagonists for one or more specific 5-HT2 receptor subtypes.
silodosinsilodosin: an alpha(1a)-adrenoceptor-selective antagonist; structure given in first sourceindolecarboxamide
su 11248monocarboxylic acid amide;
pyrroles
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator;
neuroprotective agent;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
clathrodinclathrodin: structure given in first source; isolated from marine sponges of the genus Agelas
alvimopan anhydrousalvimopan: mu opioid receptor antagonist; intended to treat constipation in patients taking opiates for painpeptide
oroidinoroidin: from marine sponges of the genus Agelas; structure in first sourcepyrroles;
secondary carboxamide
metabolite
palonosetronpalonosetron : An organic heterotricyclic compound that is an antiemetic used (as its hydrochloride salt) in combination with netupitant (under the trade name Akynzeo) to treat nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy.

Palonosetron: Isoquinoline and quinuclidine derivative that acts as a 5-HT3 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used in the prevention of nausea and vomiting induced by cytotoxic chemotherapy, and for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting.
azabicycloalkane;
delta-lactam;
organic heterotricyclic compound
antiemetic;
serotonergic antagonist
mg 624triethyl-(beta-4-stilbenoxyethyl)ammonium: inhibits alpha7 nicotinic receptors; structure in first source
hymenidinhymenidin: serotonergic receptor antagonist from Okinawan marine sponge Hymeniacidon; structure given in first source
everolimuscyclic acetal;
cyclic ketone;
ether;
macrolide lactam;
primary alcohol;
secondary alcohol
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
geroprotector;
immunosuppressive agent;
mTOR inhibitor
5-(4-phenylbutoxy)psoralen5-(4-phenylbutoxy)psoralen: structure in first source

psora 4 : A member of the class of psoralens that is psoralen substituted by a 4-phenylbutoxy group at position 5. It is a potent inhibitor of the voltage-gated potassium channel Kv1.3 (EC50 = 3 nM).
aromatic ether;
benzenes;
psoralens
geroprotector;
immunosuppressive agent;
potassium channel blocker
6-cyano-4-(n-ethylsulfonyl-n-methylamino)-3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylchromane, (trans-(+))-isomer
5-ia-85380aromatic ether
lu 208075ambrisentan: an ET(A) receptor antagonist and antihypertensive agent; studied for use in pulmonary arterial hypertensiondiarylmethane
a 84543
azd 0328spiro(1-azabicyclo(2.2.2)octane-3,2'(3H)-furo(2,3-b)pyridine): AZD-0328 is the (2'R)-isomer and D-tartrate salt; an alpha7 neuronal nicotinic receptor agonist; structure in first source
radafaxineradafaxine: a bupropion metabolite; radafaxine is a (+)-isomer of hydroxybupropion
isproniclineispronicline: a neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulator; has antidepressant, neuroprotective, and cognitive effects; structure in first source
a 1899A 1899: a TASK-1 potassium channel blocker; structure in first source
way 133537
hmr 1556HMR 1556: an I(Ks) channel blocker; structure in first source
10,10-bis((2-fluoro-4-pyridinyl)methyl)-9(10h)-anthracenoneDMP 543: neurotransmitter release enhancer; structure given in first sourceanthracenes
ly 465608LY 465608: a nonthiazolidinedione agonist of both PPAR-alpha and PPAR-gamma of Ligand Pharm. and Eli Lilly
ica 27243N-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)-3,4-difluorobenzamide: a KCNQ2/3 channel activator; structure in first source
ym-254890YM-254890: structure in first source
4-n-butyl-1-(4-(2-methylphenyl)-4-oxo-1-butyl)-piperidine hydrogen chloride
bm 131246
desnitroimidaclopriddesnitroimidacloprid: a nicotinic receptor agonist; structure in first source
dianiclinedianicline: an alpha4beta2 nicotinic receptor agonist; may be useful as an aid in quitting smoking; structure in first source
n-methylepibatidineN-methylepibatidine: structure in first source
sazetidine-asazetidine-A: a ligand that desensitizes alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors without activating them; structure in first source
ns 92833-(3-(pyridine-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)benzonitrile: an alpha4beta2 nAChR agonist
FR900359FR900359: G-protein inhibitor from Ardisia crenata sims that shows inhibition of platelet aggregation and decrease of blood pressurecyclodepsipeptide
a 803467A 803467: an Nav1.8 sodium channel blocker; structure in first source
[[(1S,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl]-phenylphosphoryl]benzenemonoterpenoid
a-582941A-582941: nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (alpha7 nAChR) agonist
n,n-diallyl-5-methoxytryptamineN,N-diallyl-5-methoxytryptamine: structure in first sourcetryptamines
(r)-n-(4-(4-methoxyphenyl)thiazol-2-yl)-1-tosylpiperidine-2-carboxamide(R)-N-(4-(4-methoxyphenyl)thiazol-2-yl)-1-tosylpiperidine-2-carboxamide: structure in first source
raltegravir1,2,4-oxadiazole;
dicarboxylic acid amide;
hydroxypyrimidine;
monofluorobenzenes;
pyrimidone;
secondary carboxamide
antiviral drug;
HIV-1 integrase inhibitor
imidacloprid(E)-imidacloprid : The E-isomer of imidacloprid.imidacloprid;
imidazolidines;
monochloropyridine
environmental contaminant;
genotoxin;
neonicotinoid insectide;
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist;
xenobiotic
sildenafilsildenafil : A pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one having a methyl substituent at the 1-position, a propyl substituent at the 3-position and a 2-ethoxy-5-[(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)sulfonyl]phenyl group at the 5-position.piperazines;
pyrazolopyrimidine;
sulfonamide
EC 3.1.4.35 (3',5'-cyclic-GMP phosphodiesterase) inhibitor;
vasodilator agent
vardenafilvardenafil : The sulfonamide resulting from formal condensation of the sulfo group of 4-ethoxy-3-(5-methyl-7-propylimidazo[5,1-f][1,2,4]triazin-4(1H)-one-2-yl)benzenesulfonic acid and the secondary amino group of 4-ethylpiperazine.imidazotriazine;
N-alkylpiperazine;
N-sulfonylpiperazine
EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor;
vasodilator agent
nn 414NN 414: a hypoglycemic agent with insulin release modulating and potassium channel activating activities; structure in first source
7-chloro-3-isopropylamino-4h-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide7-chloro-3-isopropylamino-4H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide: activates ATP-sensitive potassium channels; structure in first source
amg531
3-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzylidene)anabaseine