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amine metabolic process
Definition
Target type: biologicalprocess
The chemical reactions and pathways involving any organic compound that is weakly basic in character and contains an amino or a substituted amino group. Amines are called primary, secondary, or tertiary according to whether one, two, or three carbon atoms are attached to the nitrogen atom. [GOC:jl, ISBN:0198506732]
Amine metabolic process encompasses a diverse array of biochemical reactions that involve the synthesis, modification, and degradation of amines. Amines are organic compounds characterized by the presence of a nitrogen atom bonded to one or more alkyl or aryl groups. This process plays a crucial role in various biological functions, including neurotransmission, hormone signaling, and detoxification.
Amine biosynthesis can occur through various pathways, including the decarboxylation of amino acids, the reduction of nitro compounds, and the amination of aldehydes and ketones. Notably, the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine involves the decarboxylation of amino acid precursors.
Amine metabolism often involves the action of specific enzymes, such as amine oxidases, which catalyze the oxidative deamination of amines. This process generates reactive intermediates, such as aldehydes, which can be further metabolized to form less toxic compounds.
Degradation of amines can also occur through conjugation reactions with other molecules, such as glucuronic acid or sulfate. These conjugates are more water-soluble and readily excreted from the body.
The metabolic fate of amines varies depending on their structure and the specific enzyme systems present in the organism. For example, certain amines can be incorporated into biomolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids, while others can be used as signaling molecules or substrates for other metabolic pathways.
Dysregulation of amine metabolism can lead to various physiological and pathological conditions. For example, defects in neurotransmitter biosynthesis can contribute to neurological disorders, while altered amine metabolism can play a role in cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.
In summary, amine metabolic process encompasses a complex array of biochemical reactions that are essential for numerous biological functions. Understanding the intricate mechanisms of amine metabolism is crucial for developing therapeutic strategies to treat various diseases and disorders.'
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Proteins (7)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Amiloride-sensitive amine oxidase [copper-containing] | An amiloride-sensitive amine oxidase [copper-containing] that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P19801] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Retina-specific copper amine oxidase | A retina-specific copper amine oxidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:O75106] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Membrane primary amine oxidase | A membrane primary amine oxidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q16853] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Sulfotransferase 1A1 | A sulfotransferase 1A1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P50225] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Vascular cell adhesion protein 1 | A vascular cell adhesion protein 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P19320] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Cytochrome P450 1A1 | A cytochrome P450 1A1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P04798] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Indolethylamine N-methyltransferase | An indolethylamine N-methyltransferase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:O95050] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (105)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| melatonin | acetamides; tryptamines | anticonvulsant; central nervous system depressant; geroprotector; hormone; human metabolite; immunological adjuvant; mouse metabolite; radical scavenger | |
| phenethylamine | 2-phenylethylamine : A phenylethylamine having the phenyl substituent at the 2-position. phenethylamine: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #7016 | alkaloid; aralkylamine; phenylethylamine | Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite |
| acetaminophen | Acetaminophen: Analgesic antipyretic derivative of acetanilide. It has weak anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a common analgesic, but may cause liver, blood cell, and kidney damage. paracetamol : A member of the class of phenols that is 4-aminophenol in which one of the hydrogens attached to the amino group has been replaced by an acetyl group. | acetamides; phenols | antipyretic; cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor; cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; cyclooxygenase 3 inhibitor; environmental contaminant; ferroptosis inducer; geroprotector; hepatotoxic agent; human blood serum metabolite; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; xenobiotic |
| amoxapine | amoxapine : A dibenzooxazepine compound having a chloro substituent at the 2-position and a piperazin-1-yl group at the 11-position. Amoxapine: The N-demethylated derivative of the antipsychotic agent LOXAPINE that works by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin, or both; it also blocks dopamine receptors. Amoxapine is used for the treatment of depression. | dibenzooxazepine | adrenergic uptake inhibitor; antidepressant; dopaminergic antagonist; geroprotector; serotonin uptake inhibitor |
| diminazene | diminazene : 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 |
| 5-methoxypsoralen | 5-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 |
| beta-naphthoflavone | beta-naphthoflavone : An extended flavonoid resulting from the formal fusion of a benzene ring with the f side of flavone. beta-Naphthoflavone: A polyaromatic hydrocarbon inducer of P4501A1 and P4501A2 cytochromes. (Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1994 Dec:207(3):302-308) | extended flavonoid; naphtho-gamma-pyrone; organic heterotricyclic compound | aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist |
| ellipticine | ellipticine : A organic heterotetracyclic compound that is pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole carrying two methyl substituents at positions 5 and 11. | indole alkaloid; organic heterotetracyclic compound; organonitrogen heterocyclic compound; polycyclic heteroarene | antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite |
| emodin | emodin : A trihydroxyanthraquinone that is 9,10-anthraquinone which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, and 8 and by a methyl group at position 6. It is present in the roots and barks of numerous plants (particularly rhubarb and buckthorn), moulds, and lichens. It is an active ingredient of various Chinese herbs. Emodin: Purgative anthraquinone found in several plants, especially RHAMNUS PURSHIANA. It was formerly used as a laxative, but is now used mainly as a tool in toxicity studies. | trihydroxyanthraquinone | antineoplastic agent; laxative; plant metabolite; tyrosine kinase inhibitor |
| furafylline | oxopurine | ||
| phenelzine | Phenelzine: One of the MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS used to treat DEPRESSION; PHOBIC DISORDERS; and PANIC. | primary amine | |
| khellin | khellin : A furanochrome in which the basic tricyclic skeleton is substituted at positions 4 and 9 with methoxy groups and at position 7 with a methyl group. A major constituent of the plant Ammi visnaga it is a herbal folk medicine used for various illnesses, its main effect being as a vasodilator. Khellin: A vasodilator that also has bronchodilatory action. It has been employed in the treatment of angina pectoris, in the treatment of asthma, and in conjunction with ultraviolet light A, has been tried in the treatment of vitiligo. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1024) | furanochromone; organic heterotricyclic compound; oxacycle | anti-asthmatic agent; bronchodilator agent; cardiovascular drug; vasodilator agent |
| nisoxetine | nisoxetine : A secondary amino compound that is N-methyl-3-phenylpropan-1-amine substituted at position 3 by a 2-methoxyphenoxy group. nisoxetine: potent inhibitor for norepinephrine uptake into rat brain synaptosomes & brain; NM refers to (+-)-isomer; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | aromatic ether; secondary amino compound | adrenergic uptake inhibitor; antidepressant |
| pentamidine | pentamidine : 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 |
| probucol | probucol : A dithioketal that is propane-2,2-dithiol in which the hydrogens attached to both sulfur atoms are replaced by 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl groups. An anticholesteremic drug with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used to treat high levels of cholesterol in blood. Probucol: A drug used to lower LDL and HDL cholesterol yet has little effect on serum-triglyceride or VLDL cholesterol. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p993). | dithioketal; polyphenol | anti-inflammatory drug; anticholesteremic drug; antilipemic drug; antioxidant; cardiovascular drug |
| protriptyline | Protriptyline: Tricyclic antidepressant similar in action and side effects to IMIPRAMINE. It may produce excitation. | carbotricyclic compound | antidepressant |
| rolipram | pyrrolidin-2-ones | antidepressant; EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor | |
| 1,4-phenylenebis(methylene)selenocyanate | 1,4-phenylenebis(methylene)selenocyanate: structure given in first source; inhibits DMBA-induced carcinogenesis by inhibiting DMBA-DNA adduct formation | ||
| benzimidazole | 1H-benzimidazole : The 1H-tautomer of benzimidazole. | benzimidazole; polycyclic heteroarene | |
| ethinyl estradiol | 17alpha-ethynylestradiol : A 3-hydroxy steroid that is estradiol substituted by a ethynyl group at position 17. It is a xenoestrogen synthesized from estradiol and has been shown to exhibit high estrogenic potency on oral administration. Ethinyl Estradiol: A semisynthetic alkylated ESTRADIOL with a 17-alpha-ethinyl substitution. It has high estrogenic potency when administered orally, and is often used as the estrogenic component in ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES. | 17-hydroxy steroid; 3-hydroxy steroid; terminal acetylenic compound | xenoestrogen |
| purpurin | purpurin : A trihydroxyanthraquinone derived from anthracene by substitution with oxo groups at C-9 and C-10 and with hydroxy groups at C-1, C-2 and C-4. purpurin: from Rubiaceae plants; structure in first source | trihydroxyanthraquinone | biological pigment; histological dye; plant metabolite |
| benzylamine | aminotoluene : Any member of the class of toluenes carrying one or more amino groups. | aralkylamine; primary amine | allergen; EC 3.5.5.1 (nitrilase) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
| 2-naphthol | 2-naphthol : A naphthol carrying a hydroxy group at position 2. 2-naphthol: RN given refers to parent cpd naphthols : Any hydroxynaphthalene derivative that has a single hydroxy substituent. | naphthol | antinematodal drug; genotoxin; human urinary metabolite; human xenobiotic metabolite; mouse metabolite; radical scavenger |
| 1,3-diphenyl-1-triazene | 1,3-diphenyl-1-triazene: structure in first source | ||
| 2-aminobenzothiazole | benzothiazoles | ||
| difluorodinitrobenzene sulfone | |||
| naphthazarin | naphthazarin : A naphthoquinone that is 1,4-naphthoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 5 and 8 are replaced by hydroxy groups. naphthazarin: fish toxin; isolated for first time from the walnut onigurmi, Juglans mandshurica maxim var. Sieboldiana Makino; structure | hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone | acaricide; antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; geroprotector; plant metabolite |
| plumbagin | plumbagin : A hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone that is 1,4-naphthoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 are substituted by methyl and hydroxy groups, respectively. plumbagin: a superoxide anion generator | hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone; phenols | anticoagulant; antineoplastic agent; immunological adjuvant; metabolite |
| alpha-naphthoflavone | alpha-naphthoflavone : An extended flavonoid resulting from the formal fusion of a benzene ring with the h side of flavone. A synthetic compound, it is an inhibitor of aromatase (EC 1.14.14.14). alpha-naphthoflavone: inhibits P4501A1 and P4501A2; stimulates some activities of P4503A4 | extended flavonoid; naphtho-gamma-pyrone; organic heterotricyclic compound | aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist; aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist; EC 1.14.14.14 (aromatase) inhibitor |
| 2-aminobenzimidazole | 2-aminobenzimidazole : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is benzimidazole in which the hydrogen at position 2 is replaced by an amino group. 2-aminobenzimidazole: metabolite of benomyl; RN given refers to parent cpd | benzimidazoles | marine xenobiotic metabolite |
| 5-hydroxyindole | hydroxyindoles | human metabolite | |
| phenylguanidine | phenylguanidine: RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
| 3-phenylpropylamine | 3-phenylpropylamine : A phenylalkylamine that is benzene in which one of the hydrogens is substituted by a 3-aminopropyl group. | benzenes; phenylalkylamine; primary amino compound | |
| tranylcypromine | (1R,2S)-tranylcypromine : A 2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine that is the (1R,2S)-enantiomer of tranylcypromine. tranylcypromine : A racemate comprising equal amounts of (1R,2S)- and (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine. An irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor that is used as an antidepressant (INN tranylcypromine). Tranylcypromine: A propylamine formed from the cyclization of the side chain of amphetamine. This monoamine oxidase inhibitor is effective in the treatment of major depression, dysthymic disorder, and atypical depression. It also is useful in panic and phobic disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p311) | 2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine | |
| maleic hydrazide | Maleic Hydrazide: 1,2-Dihydro-3,6-pyridazinedione. A herbicide and plant growth regulator; also used to control suckering of tobacco. Its residue in food and tobacco is highly toxic, causing CNS disturbances and liver damage. | pyridazinone | |
| pyrene | pyrene : An ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arene consisting of four fused benzene rings, resulting in a flat aromatic system. pyrene: structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #7746 | ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arene | fluorescent probe; persistent organic pollutant |
| 4,5'-dimethylangelicin | furanocoumarin | ||
| proadifen hydrochloride | |||
| sinefungin | adenosines; non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid | antifungal agent; antimicrobial agent | |
| rutecarpine | rutacarpine: from Evodia rutaecarpa; an ingredient in zhuyu hewei zhitong capsules | beta-carbolines | |
| 2-methoxyestradiol | 2-methoxy-17beta-estradiol : A 17beta-hydroxy steroid, being 17beta-estradiol methoxylated at C-2. | 17beta-hydroxy steroid; 3-hydroxy steroid | angiogenesis modulating agent; antimitotic; antineoplastic agent; human metabolite; metabolite; mouse metabolite |
| 4-fluorobenzylamine | |||
| pinocembrin | pinocembrin : A dihydroxyflavanone in which the two hydroxy groups are located at positions 5 and 7. A natural product found in Piper sarmentosum and Cryptocarya chartacea. | (2S)-flavan-4-one; dihydroxyflavanone | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; metabolite; neuroprotective agent; vasodilator agent |
| isopimpinellin | isopimpinellin: from Ruta graveolens & Heracleum lanatum; structure | psoralens | |
| 5-hydroxyflavone | flavones | ||
| 4-methoxyestradiol | 4-methoxy-17beta-estradiol : A 17beta-hydroxy steroid that is 17beta-estradiol in which the hydrogen at position 4 has been replaced by a methoxy group. 4-methoxyestradiol: RN given refers to (17beta)-isomer | 17beta-hydroxy steroid; 3-hydroxy steroid; aromatic ether; phenols | estrogen; human metabolite; rat metabolite |
| pirlindole | pirlindole: RN given refers to parent cpd; synonym pyrazidol refers to mono-HCl; structure in Negwer, 5th ed, #2812 | carbazoles | |
| hesperetin | 3'-hydroxyflavanones; 4'-methoxyflavanones; monomethoxyflavanone; trihydroxyflavanone | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; plant metabolite | |
| homoeriodictyol | homoeriodictyol : A trihydroxyflavanone that consists of 3'-methoxyflavanone in which the three hydroxy substituents are located at positions 4', 5, and 7. homoeriodictyol: structure in first source | 3'-methoxyflavanones; 4'-hydroxyflavanones; monomethoxyflavanone; trihydroxyflavanone | flavouring agent; metabolite |
| 2-amino-1-methylbenzimidazole | 2-amino-1-methylbenzimidazole: structure in first source | benzimidazoles | |
| 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)undec-7-ene | |||
| 4-phenylbutylamine | 4-phenylbutylamine : A phenylalkylamine that is benzene in which one of the hydrogens is substituted by a 4-aminobutyl group. 4-phenylbutylamine: used as a drug partition into lipid bilayers in a cubic liquid-crystalline phase | benzenes; phenylalkylamine; primary amino compound | |
| eupatorin | eupatorin : A trimethoxyflavone that is 6-hydroxyluteolin in which the phenolic hydogens at positions 4', 6 and 7 have been replaced by methyl groups. eupatorin: a flavonoid from the East Asian medicinal plant Orthosiphon spicatus; prevents oxidative inactivation of 15-lipoxygenase; structure given in first source | dihydroxyflavone; polyphenol; trimethoxyflavone | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; Brassica napus metabolite; calcium channel blocker; P450 inhibitor; vasodilator agent |
| phellopterin | phellopterin: a naturally occurring furanocoumarin found in roots of Angelica dahurica; structure in first source | psoralens | |
| karanjin | karanjin: structure given in first source | extended flavonoid | |
| benzyl selenocyanate | benzyl selenocyanate: prevents colon carcinogenesis | ||
| 6-hydroxybenzothiazole | |||
| 5-hydroxy-3',4',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone | 5-hydroxy-3',4',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone: isolated from Artemisia argyi | ||
| cirsiliol | cirsiliol : A dimethoxyflavone that is flavone substituted by methoxy groups at positions 6 and 7 and hydroxy groups at positions 5, 3' and 4' respectively. cirsiliol: potent inhibitor of arachidonate lipooxygenase | dimethoxyflavone; trihydroxyflavone | plant metabolite |
| isosakuranetin | 4'-methoxy-5,7-dihydroxyflavanone : A dihydroxyflavanone that is flavanone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 7 and a methoxy group at position 4' (the 2S stereoisomer). isosakuranetin: structure in first source | (2S)-flavan-4-one; 4'-methoxyflavanones; dihydroxyflavanone; monomethoxyflavanone | plant metabolite |
| succinobucol | succinobucol: monosuccinic acid ester of probucol; a metabolically stable modification of probucol, an equipotent antioxidant to probucol but is pharmacologically distinct | benzoate ester; phenols | |
| s-adenosylhomocysteine | S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine : An organic sulfide that is the S-adenosyl derivative of L-homocysteine. S-Adenosylhomocysteine: 5'-S-(3-Amino-3-carboxypropyl)-5'-thioadenosine. Formed from S-adenosylmethionine after transmethylation reactions. | adenosines; amino acid zwitterion; homocysteine derivative; homocysteines; organic sulfide | cofactor; EC 2.1.1.72 [site-specific DNA-methyltransferase (adenine-specific)] inhibitor; EC 2.1.1.79 (cyclopropane-fatty-acyl-phospholipid synthase) inhibitor; epitope; fundamental metabolite |
| 5'-methylthioadenosine | 5'-methylthioadenosine: structure 5'-S-methyl-5'-thioadenosine : Adenosine with the hydroxy group at C-5' substituted with a methylthio (methylsulfanyl) group. | thioadenosine | algal metabolite; Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
| naringenin | (S)-naringenin : The (S)-enantiomer of naringenin. | (2S)-flavan-4-one; naringenin | expectorant; plant metabolite |
| eriodictyol | eriodictyol : A tetrahydroxyflavanone that is flavanone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7, 3' and 4' respectively. eriodictyol: structure | 3'-hydroxyflavanones; tetrahydroxyflavanone | |
| resveratrol | trans-resveratrol : A resveratrol in which the double bond has E configuration. | resveratrol | antioxidant; phytoalexin; plant metabolite; quorum sensing inhibitor; radical scavenger |
| 6-hydroxyindole | 6-hydroxyindole: structure in first source | ||
| cannabidiol | cannabidiol : An cannabinoid that is cyclohexene which is substituted by a methyl group at position 1, a 2,6-dihydroxy-4-pentylphenyl group at position 3, and a prop-1-en-2-yl group at position 4. Cannabidiol: Compound isolated from Cannabis sativa extract. | olefinic compound; phytocannabinoid; resorcinols | antimicrobial agent; plant metabolite |
| pongamol | pongamol: from Pongamia pinnata fruits; structure in first source | ||
| 4-hydroxytoremifene | 4-hydroxytoremifene: metabolite of toremifene; RN refers to (Z)-isomer; structure in first source | ||
| 5-hydroxybenzimidazole | 5-hydroxybenzimidazole : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1H-benzimidazole carrying a single hydroxy substituent at position 5. 5-hydroxybenzimidazole: only base detected in cobamide cpds from methanol-grown Methanosarcina barkeri | benzimidazoles; phenols | bacterial metabolite; human metabolite; rat metabolite |
| uccf-029 | organic heterotricyclic compound; organooxygen compound | ||
| quercetin | 7-hydroxyflavonol; pentahydroxyflavone | antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; Aurora kinase inhibitor; chelator; EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor; geroprotector; phytoestrogen; plant metabolite; protein kinase inhibitor; radical scavenger | |
| formononetin | 4'-methoxyisoflavones; 7-hydroxyisoflavones | phytoestrogen; plant metabolite | |
| acacetin | 5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone : A monomethoxyflavone that is the 4'-methyl ether derivative of apigenin. | dihydroxyflavone; monomethoxyflavone | anticonvulsant; plant metabolite |
| apigenin | Chamomile: Common name for several daisy-like plants (MATRICARIA; TRIPLEUROSPERMUM; ANTHEMIS; CHAMAEMELUM) native to Europe and Western Asia, now naturalized in the United States and Australia. | trihydroxyflavone | antineoplastic agent; metabolite |
| luteolin | 3'-hydroxyflavonoid; tetrahydroxyflavone | angiogenesis inhibitor; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor; EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor; immunomodulator; nephroprotective agent; plant metabolite; radical scavenger; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist | |
| chrysoeriol | 4',5,7-trihydroxy-3'-methoxyflavone : The 3'-O-methyl derivative of luteolin. chrysoeriol: isolated from leaves of Eurya japonica & E. emarginata | monomethoxyflavone; trihydroxyflavone | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; metabolite |
| kaempferol | 7-hydroxyflavonol; flavonols; tetrahydroxyflavone | antibacterial agent; geroprotector; human blood serum metabolite; human urinary metabolite; human xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite | |
| baicalein | trihydroxyflavone | angiogenesis 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 | |
| chrysin | chrysin : A dihydroxyflavone in which the two hydroxy groups are located at positions 5 and 7. | 7-hydroxyflavonol; dihydroxyflavone | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; EC 2.7.11.18 (myosin-light-chain kinase) inhibitor; hepatoprotective agent; plant metabolite |
| diosmetin | 3'-hydroxyflavonoid; monomethoxyflavone; trihydroxyflavone | angiogenesis inhibitor; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; bone density conservation agent; cardioprotective agent; plant metabolite; tropomyosin-related kinase B receptor agonist; vasodilator agent | |
| galangin | 5,7-dihydroxyflavonol: antimicrobial from the twigs of Populus nigra x Populus deltoides; structure in first source galangin : A 7-hydroxyflavonol with additional hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 5 respectively; a growth inhibitor of breast tumor cells. | 7-hydroxyflavonol; trihydroxyflavone | antimicrobial agent; EC 3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
| genkwanin | genkwanin : A monomethoxyflavone that is apigenin in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is methylated. genkwanin: structure | dihydroxyflavone; monomethoxyflavone | metabolite |
| 3-methylquercetin | isorhamnetin : A monomethoxyflavone that is quercetin in which the hydroxy group at position 3' is replaced by a methoxy group. | 7-hydroxyflavonol; monomethoxyflavone; tetrahydroxyflavone | anticoagulant; EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor; metabolite |
| kaempferide | kaempferide : A monomethoxyflavone that is the 4'-O-methyl derivative of kaempferol. kaempferide: structure in first source | 7-hydroxyflavonol; monomethoxyflavone; trihydroxyflavone | antihypertensive agent; metabolite |
| myricetin | 7-hydroxyflavonol; hexahydroxyflavone | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor; food component; geroprotector; hypoglycemic agent; plant metabolite | |
| scutellarein | scutellarein : Flavone substituted with hydroxy groups at C-4', -5, -6 and -7. scutellarein: aglycone of scutellarin from Scutellaria baicalensis; carthamidin is 2S isomer of scutellarein; do not confuse with isoscutellarein and/or isocarthamidin which are respective regioisomers, or with the scutelarin protein | tetrahydroxyflavone | metabolite |
| tamarixetin | tamarixetin : A monomethoxyflavone that is quercetin methylated at position O-4'. Isolated from Cyperus teneriffae. tamarixetin: isolated from Costsus spicatus | 7-hydroxyflavonol; monomethoxyflavone; tetrahydroxyflavone | antioxidant; metabolite |
| trans-2,3',4,5'-tetrahydroxystilbene | trans-2,3',4,5'-tetrahydroxystilbene: hydroxystilbene oxyresveratrol | stilbenoid | |
| pterostilbene | diether; methoxybenzenes; stilbenol | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; hypoglycemic agent; neuroprotective agent; neurotransmitter; plant metabolite; radical scavenger | |
| 2,4,3',5'-tetramethoxystilbene | 2,4,3',5'-tetramethoxystilbene: potent inhibitor of human cytochrome P450 1B1; an antihypertensive agent; structure in first source | ||
| 3,3',4,5'-tetramethoxy-trans-stilbene | (E)-3,4,3',5'-tetramethoxystilbene: from the leaves of Eugenia rigida; structure in first source | ||
| 3,4',5-trimethoxystilbene | 3,4',5-trimethoxystilbene: structure in first source | ||
| pinostilbene | 3-methoxy-4',5-dihydroxy-trans-stilbene : A stilbenoid that is trans-resveratrol in which one of the meta-hydroxy groups is converted to the corresponding methyl ether. pinostilbene: structure in first source | stilbenol | |
| 3,5-dihydroxy-4'-methoxystilbene | 4'-methoxyresveratrol: has anti-inflammatory effects in cell culture model | ||
| mofegiline | |||
| eupatorin-5-methyl ether | eupatorin-5-methyl ether: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first source | ||
| 4-[(4-methylphenyl)thio]-2-thieno[2,3-c]pyridinecarboxamide | aryl sulfide | ||
| pifithrin-alpha | |||
| 2-(4'-(methylamino)phenyl)-6-hydroxybenzothiazole | |||
| cannabidivarin | cannabidivarin: from Cannabis sativa | monoterpenoid | |
| 17-dihydroexemestane | |||
| kaf156 | ganaplacide: antimalarial | ||
| zaprinast | zaprinast: anaphylaxis inhibitor; structure | triazolopyrimidines |