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polyamine biosynthetic process

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of polyamines, any organic compound containing two or more amino groups. [ISBN:0198506732]

Proteins (5)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Spermine oxidaseA spermine oxidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9NWM0]Homo sapiens (human)
Diamine acetyltransferase 1A diamine acetyltransferase 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P21673]Homo sapiens (human)
Spermine oxidaseA spermine oxidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9NWM0]Homo sapiens (human)
Thialysine N-epsilon-acetyltransferaseA thialysine N-epsilon-acetyltransferase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q96F10]Homo sapiens (human)
Diamine acetyltransferase 1A diamine acetyltransferase 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P21673]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (6)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
diminazenediminazene : A triazene derivative that is triazene in which each of the terminal nitrogens is substituted by a 4-carbamimidoylphenyl group.

Diminazene: An effective trypanocidal agent.
carboxamidine;
triazene derivative
antiparasitic agent;
trypanocidal drug
pentamidinepentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups. A trypanocidal drug that is used for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.

Pentamidine: Antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of PNEUMOCYSTIS pneumonia in HIV-infected patients. It may cause diabetes mellitus, central nervous system damage, and other toxic effects.
aromatic ether;
carboxamidine;
diether
anti-inflammatory agent;
antifungal agent;
calmodulin antagonist;
chemokine receptor 5 antagonist;
EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor;
NMDA receptor antagonist;
S100 calcium-binding protein B inhibitor;
trypanocidal drug;
xenobiotic
trientine2,2,2-tetramine : A polyazaalkane that is decane in which the carbon atoms at positions 1, 4, 7 and 10 are replaced by nitrogens.

TETA : An azamacrocyle in which four nitrogen atoms at positions 1, 4, 8 and 11 of a fouteen-membered ring are each substituted with a carboxymethyl group.

Trientine: An ethylenediamine derivative used as stabilizer for EPOXY RESINS, as ampholyte for ISOELECTRIC FOCUSING and as chelating agent for copper in HEPATOLENTICULAR DEGENERATION.
polyazaalkane;
tetramine
copper chelator
N5-(2-chloro-6-phenoxybenzyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-diaminearomatic ether
mdl 72527MDL 72527: RN given refers to di-HCl; RN for parent cpd not available 6/85; polyamine oxidase inhibitor
chlorhexidinechlorhexidine : A bisbiguanide compound with a structure consisting of two (p-chlorophenyl)guanide units linked by a hexamethylene bridge.

Chlorhexidine: A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque.
biguanides;
monochlorobenzenes
antibacterial agent;
antiinfective agent