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putrescine metabolic process

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The chemical reactions and pathways involving putrescine, 1,4-diaminobutane; putrescine can be formed by decarboxylation of ornithine and is the metabolic precursor of spermidine and spermine. [GOC:ai]

Proteins (1)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
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)

Compounds (3)

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pentamidinepentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups.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
benzylamineaminotoluene : 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