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copulation

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The act of sexual union between male and female, involving the transfer of sperm. [ISBN:0721662544]

Proteins (1)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
4-aminobutyrate aminotransferase, mitochondrialA 4-aminobutyrate aminotransferase, mitochondrial that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P80404]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (16)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
gamma-aminobutyric acidgamma-aminobutyric acid : A gamma-amino acid that is butanoic acid with the amino substituent located at C-4.

gamma-Aminobutyric Acid: The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
amino acid zwitterion;
gamma-amino acid;
monocarboxylic acid
human metabolite;
neurotransmitter;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite;
signalling molecule
4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol: the aglycone of gastrodin

p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol : A member of the class of benzyl alcohols that is benzyl alcohol substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4. It has been isolated from Arcangelisia gusanlung.
benzyl alcohols;
phenols
plant metabolite
4-hydroxybenzaldehydehydroxybenzaldehydeEC 1.14.17.1 (dopamine beta-monooxygenase) inhibitor;
mouse metabolite;
plant metabolite
4-hydroxybenzoic acid4-hydroxybenzoic acid : A monohydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid carrying a hydroxy substituent at C-4 of the benzene ring.monohydroxybenzoic acidalgal metabolite;
plant metabolite
anthranilic acidanthranilic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is benzoic acid having a single amino substituent located at position 2. It is a metabolite produced in L-tryptophan-kynurenine pathway in the central nervous system.

anthranilic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Negwer, 5th ed, #565
aminobenzoic acidhuman metabolite;
mouse metabolite
4-aminobenzoic acid4-aminobenzoic acid : An aminobenzoic acid in which the amino group is para to the carboxy group.

4-Aminobenzoic Acid: An aminobenzoic acid isomer that combines with pteridine and GLUTAMIC ACID to form FOLIC ACID. The fact that 4-aminobenzoic acid absorbs light throughout the UVB range has also resulted in its use as an ingredient in SUNSCREENS.

4-ammoniobenzoate : A zwitterion obtained by transfer of a proton from the carboxy to the amino group of 4-aminobenzoic acid.
aminobenzoic acid;
aromatic amino-acid zwitterion
allergen;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
plant metabolite
vanillinVanilla: A plant genus of the family ORCHIDACEAE that is the source of the familiar flavoring used in foods and medicines (FLAVORING AGENTS).benzaldehydes;
monomethoxybenzene;
phenols
anti-inflammatory agent;
anticonvulsant;
antioxidant;
flavouring agent;
plant metabolite
vigabatringamma-amino acidanticonvulsant;
EC 2.6.1.19 (4-aminobutyrate--2-oxoglutarate transaminase) inhibitor
4-hydroxypropiophenoneacetophenones
3-aminobenzoic acid3-aminobenzoic acid : An aminobenzoic acid carrying an amino group at position 3.

3-aminobenzoic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd
aminobenzoic acid
4-hydroxyacetophenone4-hydroxyacetophenone: promotes secretion of bile & bile salts, which promotes griseofulvin absorption in the duodenum

4'-hydroxyacetophenone : A monohydroxyacetophenone carrying a hydroxy substituent at position 4'.
monohydroxyacetophenonefungal metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
plant metabolite
4-anisaldehyde4-anisaldehyde: RN given refers to cpd with specified locants for methoxy moieties; structure in Merck, 9th ed, #696

p-methoxybenzaldehyde : A member of the class of benzaldehydes consisting of benzaldehyde itself carrying a methoxy substituent at position 4.
benzaldehydesbacterial metabolite;
human urinary metabolite;
insect repellent;
plant metabolite
4-hydroxybenzylamine4-hydroxybenzylamine: RN given refers to parent cpdaromatic amine
gastrodingastrodin: the glucoside of 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (gastrodigenin); isolated from Gastrodia elata Blume;glycoside
baicaleintrihydroxyflavoneangiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antibacterial agent;
anticoronaviral agent;
antifungal agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 1.13.11.31 (arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor;
EC 4.1.1.17 (ornithine decarboxylase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
geroprotector;
hormone antagonist;
plant metabolite;
prostaglandin antagonist;
radical scavenger
helicidehelicide: structure given in first sourceglycoside