Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that modulates the chemical reactions and pathways involving any of a class of organic compounds that contain the carbonyl group, CO, and in which the carbonyl group is bonded only to carbon atoms. The general formula for a ketone is RCOR, where R and R are alkyl or aryl groups. [GOC:dph, GOC:tb]
The regulation of cellular ketone metabolic process is a complex interplay of multiple factors, including hormonal signaling, substrate availability, and cellular energy demands. Here's a detailed breakdown:
**1. Hormonal Regulation:**
- **Insulin:** Insulin, a key player in glucose metabolism, suppresses ketone body production. It inhibits the activity of the enzymes responsible for ketone body synthesis, primarily HMG-CoA synthase and HMG-CoA lyase, in the liver.
- **Glucagon:** In contrast, glucagon stimulates ketone body production. When blood glucose levels are low, glucagon promotes the breakdown of stored fat (lipolysis) in adipose tissue, releasing free fatty acids into the bloodstream. These fatty acids are transported to the liver, where they are converted into ketone bodies.
- **Other Hormones:** Other hormones, such as epinephrine and cortisol, also play a role in regulating ketone metabolism, often by influencing insulin and glucagon levels.
**2. Substrate Availability:**
- **Fatty Acids:** Ketone bodies are primarily derived from the breakdown of fatty acids. Increased availability of free fatty acids, as seen during prolonged fasting or low-carbohydrate diets, fuels ketone body synthesis.
- **Glucose:** Glucose is the primary fuel source for most cells. However, in the absence of sufficient glucose, the body switches to using ketone bodies as an alternative fuel.
**3. Cellular Energy Demands:**
- **Energy Depletion:** When cells experience energy depletion, such as during prolonged fasting or intense exercise, they increase their reliance on ketone bodies.
- **Mitochondrial Function:** Ketone bodies are readily transported into mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses, where they are oxidized to produce energy. This process is particularly important in tissues like the brain, which can utilize ketone bodies as a primary fuel source.
**4. Cellular Processes:**
- **Ketogenesis:** The process of ketone body production occurs primarily in the liver. It involves the breakdown of fatty acids into acetyl-CoA, which is then converted into ketone bodies: acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone.
- **Ketolysis:** The breakdown of ketone bodies, known as ketolysis, occurs in various tissues, including the brain, skeletal muscle, and heart. Ketone bodies are converted back into acetyl-CoA, providing energy for cellular processes.
**5. Feedback Mechanisms:**
- **Ketone Body Levels:** High levels of circulating ketone bodies can have negative feedback effects on their own production. This feedback mechanism ensures that ketone body levels are maintained within a safe range.
**6. Pathological Conditions:**
- **Diabetes:** In uncontrolled diabetes, there is a deficiency in insulin or a resistance to insulin. This can lead to an overproduction of ketone bodies, resulting in a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a medical emergency.
**Overall, the regulation of cellular ketone metabolic process is a dynamic and interconnected process influenced by hormonal signals, substrate availability, and cellular energy demands.** It plays a vital role in maintaining energy balance during periods of limited glucose availability and is essential for the survival of many tissues.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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Nuclear receptor corepressor 2 | A nuclear receptor corepressor 2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9Y618] | Homo sapiens (human) |
[Pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring)] kinase isozyme 4, mitochondrial | A [pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring)] kinase isozyme 4, mitochondrial that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q16654] | Homo sapiens (human) |
[Pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring)] kinase isozyme 2, mitochondrial | A [pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring)] kinase isozyme 2, mitochondrial that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q15119] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha | A peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q07869] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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palmitic acid | hexadecanoic acid : A straight-chain, sixteen-carbon, saturated long-chain fatty acid. Palmitic Acid: A common saturated fatty acid found in fats and waxes including olive oil, palm oil, and body lipids. | long-chain fatty acid; straight-chain saturated fatty acid | algal metabolite; Daphnia magna metabolite; EC 1.1.1.189 (prostaglandin-E2 9-reductase) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
2,4,6-tribromophenol | bromophenol | environmental contaminant; fungicide; marine metabolite | |
gw 2433 | GW 2433: binds peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARalpha); structure in first source | ||
N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenamide | retinoid | ||
bisindolylmaleimide i | bisindolylmaleimide I: a bis(indolyl)maleimide | ||
bithionol | bithionol : An aryl sulfide that is diphenyl sulfide in which each phenyl group is substituted at position 2 by hydroxy and at positions 3 and 5 by chlorine. A fungicide and anthelmintic, it was used in various topical drug products for the treatment of liver flukes, but withdrawn after being shown to be a potent photosensitizer with the potential to cause serious skin disorders. Bithionol: Halogenated anti-infective agent that is used against trematode and cestode infestations. | aryl sulfide; bridged diphenyl antifungal drug; bridged diphenyl fungicide; dichlorobenzene; organochlorine pesticide; polyphenol | antifungal agrochemical; antiplatyhelmintic drug |
ci 994 | tacedinaline : A benzamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-acetamidobenzoic acid with one of the amino groups of 1,2-phenylenediamine. An oral cytostatic drug with impressive differential activity against leukemic cells and normal stem-cells. Also used in combination therapy for selected tumors including non-smoll cell lung, pancreatic, breast, and colorectal cancers. tacedinaline: oral cytostatic drug with impressive differential activity against leukemic cells & normal stem-cells | acetamides; benzamides; substituted aniline | antineoplastic agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
ciglitazone | ciglitazone : An aromatic ether that consists of 1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione with position 5 substituted by a 4-[(1-methylcyclohexyl)methoxy]benzyl group. A selective PPARgamma agonist. ciglitazone: structure given in second source; PPAR agonist used for type II diabetes | aromatic ether; thiazolidinone | antineoplastic agent; insulin-sensitizing drug |
ciprofibrate | cyclopropanes; monocarboxylic acid; organochlorine compound | antilipemic drug | |
clofibrate | angiokapsul: contains clofibrate & insoitolnicotinate | aromatic ether; ethyl ester; monochlorobenzenes | anticholesteremic drug; antilipemic drug; geroprotector; PPARalpha agonist |
clofibric acid | clofibric acid : A monocarboxylic acid that is isobutyric acid substituted at position 2 by a p-chlorophenoxy group. It is a metabolite of the drug clofibrate. Clofibric Acid: An antilipemic agent that is the biologically active metabolite of CLOFIBRATE. | aromatic ether; monocarboxylic acid; monochlorobenzenes | anticholesteremic drug; antilipemic drug; antineoplastic agent; herbicide; marine xenobiotic metabolite; PPARalpha agonist |
decanoic acid | decanoate : A fatty acid anion 10:0 that is the conjugate base of decanoic acid. decanoic acid : A C10, straight-chain saturated fatty acid. | medium-chain fatty acid; straight-chain saturated fatty acid | algal metabolite; anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; human metabolite; plant metabolite; volatile oil component |
dichlorophen | Dichlorophen: Nontoxic laxative vermicide effective for taenia infestation. It tends to produce colic and nausea. It is also used as a veterinary fungicide, anthelmintic, and antiprotozoan. (From Merck, 11th ed.) | bridged diphenyl fungicide; diarylmethane | |
endosulfan | endosulfan : A cyclic sulfite ester that is 1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepine 3-oxide substituted by chloro groups at positions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 10. Endosulfan: A polychlorinated compound used for controlling a variety of insects. It is practically water-insoluble, but readily adheres to clay particles and persists in soil and water for several years. Its mode of action involves repetitive nerve-discharges positively correlated to increase in temperature. This compound is extremely toxic to most fish. (From Comp Biochem Physiol (C) 1993 Jul;105(3):347-61) | cyclic sulfite ester; cyclodiene organochlorine insecticide | acaricide; agrochemical; GABA-gated chloride channel antagonist; persistent organic pollutant |
fenofibrate | Pharmavit: a polyvitamin product, comprising vitamins A, D2, B1, B2, B6, C, E, nicotinamide, & calcium pantothene; may be a promising agent for application to human populations exposed to carcinogenic and genetic hazards of ionizing radiation; RN from CHEMLINE | aromatic ether; chlorobenzophenone; isopropyl ester; monochlorobenzenes | antilipemic drug; environmental contaminant; geroprotector; xenobiotic |
flufenamic acid | flufenamic acid : An aromatic amino acid consisting of anthranilic acid carrying an N-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl substituent. An analgesic and anti-inflammatory, it is used in rheumatic disorders. Flufenamic Acid: An anthranilic acid derivative with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is used in musculoskeletal and joint disorders and administered by mouth and topically. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p16) | aromatic amino acid; organofluorine compound | antipyretic; EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
gemfibrozil | aromatic ether | antilipemic drug | |
gossypol | Gossypol: A dimeric sesquiterpene found in cottonseed (GOSSYPIUM). The (-) isomer is active as a male contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, MALE) whereas toxic symptoms are associated with the (+) isomer. | ||
mefenamic acid | mefenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Mefenamic Acid: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase. | aminobenzoic acid; secondary amino compound | analgesic; antipyretic; antirheumatic drug; EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; xenobiotic |
mitotane | Mitotane: A derivative of the insecticide DICHLORODIPHENYLDICHLOROETHANE that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression. | diarylmethane | |
entinostat | benzamides; carbamate ester; primary amino compound; pyridines; substituted aniline | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor | |
pioglitazone | pioglitazone : A member of the class of thiazolidenediones that is 1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione substituted by a benzyl group at position 5 which in turn is substituted by a 2-(5-ethylpyridin-2-yl)ethoxy group at position 4 of the phenyl ring. It exhibits hypoglycemic activity. Pioglitazone: A thiazolidinedione and PPAR GAMMA agonist that is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. | aromatic ether; pyridines; thiazolidinediones | antidepressant; cardioprotective agent; EC 2.7.1.33 (pantothenate kinase) inhibitor; EC 6.2.1.3 (long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inhibitor; geroprotector; hypoglycemic agent; insulin-sensitizing drug; PPARgamma agonist; xenobiotic |
scriptaid | scriptide: provokes translocation of GLUT4 to increase glucose uptake; structure in first source | isoquinolines | |
fenofibrate | benzochromenone; delta-lactone; naphtho-alpha-pyrone | platelet aggregation inhibitor; Sir2 inhibitor | |
stearic acid | octadecanoic acid : A C18 straight-chain saturated fatty acid component of many animal and vegetable lipids. As well as in the diet, it is used in hardening soaps, softening plastics and in making cosmetics, candles and plastics. | long-chain fatty acid; saturated fatty acid; straight-chain saturated fatty acid | algal metabolite; Daphnia magna metabolite; human metabolite; plant metabolite |
vorinostat | vorinostat : A dicarboxylic acid diamide comprising suberic (octanedioic) acid coupled to aniline and hydroxylamine. A histone deacetylase inhibitor, it is marketed under the name Zolinza for the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). Vorinostat: A hydroxamic acid and anilide derivative that acts as a HISTONE DEACETYLASE inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of CUTANEOUS T-CELL LYMPHOMA and SEZARY SYNDROME. | dicarboxylic acid diamide; hydroxamic acid | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
troglitazone | Troglitazone: 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 |
pirinixic acid | pirinixic acid: structure | aryl sulfide; organochlorine compound; pyrimidines | |
chlordan | Chlordan: A highly poisonous organochlorine insecticide. The EPA has cancelled registrations of pesticides containing this compound with the exception of its use through subsurface ground insertion for termite control and the dipping of roots or tops of non-food plants. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) | cyclodiene organochlorine insecticide | GABA-gated chloride channel antagonist; persistent organic pollutant |
2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol | 2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol : A tetrachlorophenol in which the chlorines are located at positions 2, 3, 4, and 6. 2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol: RN given refers to parent cpd; see also record for tetrachlorophenol with locants for chloro groups not specified | tetrachlorophenol | xenobiotic metabolite |
dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane | Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane: An organochlorine insecticide that is slightly irritating to the skin. (From Merck Index, 11th ed, p482) | chlorophenylethane; monochlorobenzenes; organochlorine insecticide | xenobiotic metabolite |
dichloroacetic acid | monocarboxylic acid; organochlorine compound | astringent; marine metabolite | |
1-naphthylphenylamine | N-phenyl-1-naphthylamine: RN given refers to 1-naphthylamine cpd; structure | naphthalenes | |
2-phenylphenol | 2-phenylphenol: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure biphenyl-2-ol : A member of the class of hydroxybiphenyls that is biphenyl substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2. It is generally used as a post-harvest fungicide for citrus fruits. | hydroxybiphenyls | antifungal agrochemical; environmental food contaminant |
methyleugenol | methyleugenol: structure | phenylpropanoid | |
4,4'-thiobis(6-tert-butyl-3-cresol) | 4,4'-thiobis(6-tert-butyl-3-cresol): structure given in first source | ||
trans-4-tert-butylcyclohexanol | 4-tert-butylcyclohexanol: a TRPV1 channel antagonist for treating sensitive skin; structure in first source | ||
12-hydroxy stearic acid | 12-hydroxy stearic acid: structure in first source 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid : A hydroxy fatty acid that is stearic acid bearing a hydroxy substituent at position 12. | hydroxyoctadecanoic acid; secondary alcohol | bacterial xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite |
dicofol | dicofol : A tertiary alcohol that is DDT in which the benzylic hydrogen has been replaced by a hydroxy group. Dicofol: An organochlorine insecticide. | monochlorobenzenes; organochlorine acaricide; tertiary alcohol | |
2,2'-methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol) | diarylmethane | ||
2-Phenylethyl 2-aminobenzoate | benzoate ester | ||
4-tert-octylphenol | 4-tert-octylphenol: structure given in first source | alkylbenzene | |
nandrolone | nandrolone : A 3-oxo Delta(4)-steroid that is estr-4-en-3-one substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 17. Nandrolone: C18 steroid with androgenic and anabolic properties. It is generally prepared from alkyl ethers of ESTRADIOL to resemble TESTOSTERONE but less one carbon at the 19 position. | 17beta-hydroxy steroid; 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid; anabolic androgenic steroid | human metabolite |
benzohydroxamic acid | |||
abietic acid | abietic acid : An abietane diterpenoid that is abieta-7,13-diene substituted by a carboxy group at position 18. | abietane diterpenoid; monocarboxylic acid | plant metabolite |
myristic acid | Myristic Acid: A saturated 14-carbon fatty acid occurring in most animal and vegetable fats, particularly butterfat and coconut, palm, and nutmeg oils. It is used to synthesize flavor and as an ingredient in soaps and cosmetics. (From Dorland, 28th ed) tetradecanoate : A long-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of myristic acid; major species at pH 7.3. tetradecanoic acid : A straight-chain, fourteen-carbon, long-chain saturated fatty acid mostly found in milk fat. | long-chain fatty acid; straight-chain saturated fatty acid | algal metabolite; Daphnia magna metabolite; EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor; human metabolite |
allethrins | Allethrins: Synthetic analogs of the naturally occurring insecticides cinerin, jasmolin, and pyrethrin. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) | cyclopropanecarboxylate ester | pyrethroid ester insecticide |
o,p'-ddt | o,p'-DDT: RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation. | diarylmethane | |
heptachlor epoxide | Heptachlor Epoxide: An oxidation product of HEPTACHLOR formed by many plants and animals, including humans, after exposure to HEPTACHLOR. It has been shown to remain in soil treated with HEPTACHLOR for over fifteen years and is toxic to animals and humans. (From ATSDR Public Heath Statement, April 1989) | oxanes | |
antimycin a | benzamides; formamides; macrodiolide; phenols | antifungal agent; mitochondrial respiratory-chain inhibitor; piscicide | |
ioxynil | ioxynil : A nitrile that is benzonitrile substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4 and iodo groups at positions 3 and 5. ioxynil: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | iodophenol; nitrile | environmental contaminant; herbicide; xenobiotic |
bromoxynil | 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile : A dibromobenzene that is 2,6-dibromophenol substituted by a cyano group at position 4. bromoxynil: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | dibromobenzene; hydroxynitrile; phenols | environmental contaminant; herbicide; xenobiotic |
bromoxynil octanoate | |||
(2-hydroxy-4-(octyloxy)phenyl)phenylmethanone | 2-hydroxy-4-octyloxybenzophenone: exhibits pseudo-positive initiation activity in carcinogenesis; structure in first source | benzophenones | |
4-(octyloxy)benzoic acid | benzoic acids | ||
gamma-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane | 3-glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane: used to immobilize carbonic anhydrase into mesoporous supports; structure in first source | ||
bromotriethylstannane | bromotriethylstannane: not the bromide salt of triethyltin; inhibits red cell & yeast hexokinase | ||
mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate | mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate: RN given refers to parent cpd mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate : The mono(2-ethylhexyl) ester of benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid. | phthalic acid monoester | |
isostearate | 16-methylheptadecanoic acid : A methyl-branched fatty acid that is heptadecanoic acid (margaric acid) substituted by a methyl group at position 16. | branched-chain saturated fatty acid; long-chain fatty acid; methyl-branched fatty acid | |
isopropyl 4,4'-dibromobenzilate | isopropyl 4,4'-dibromobenzilate: active substance in fumigant strips for mites | ||
butylated hydroxytoluene | 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol : A member of the class of phenols that is 4-methylphenol substituted by tert-butyl groups at positions 2 and 6. | phenols | antioxidant; ferroptosis inhibitor; food additive; geroprotector |
amitraz | amitraz : A tertiary amino compound that is 1,3,5-triazapenta-1,4-diene substituted by a methyl group at position 3 and 2,4-dimethylphenyl groups at positions 1 and 5. amitraz: ixodicide (tick control); structure | formamidines; tertiary amino compound | acaricide; environmental contaminant; insecticide; xenobiotic |
bezafibrate | aromatic ether; monocarboxylic acid; monocarboxylic acid amide; monochlorobenzenes | antilipemic drug; environmental contaminant; geroprotector; xenobiotic | |
oxyfluorofen | oxyfluorofen: structure | aromatic ether | EC 1.3.3.4 (protoporphyrinogen oxidase) inhibitor; herbicide |
dichlorfop-methyl | dichlorfop-methyl: structure; herbicide for control of wild oat & foxtails in cereal crops diclofop-methyl : A racemate composed of equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-diclofop-methyl. A proherbicide for diclofop, it is used for the control of wild oats and annual weeds in wheat, barley, rye and broad-leaved crops. methyl 2-[4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy]propanoate : A methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxylic acid group of 2-[4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy]propanoic acid with methanol. | aromatic ether; dichlorobenzene; diether; methyl ester | |
imazethapyr | imazethapyr: do not confuse with imazapyr, which is the 5-desethyl analog of imazethapyr | aromatic carboxylic acid; pyridines | |
dehydroabietylamine | dehydroabietylamine: has antimalarial activity; structure in first source | diterpenoid | |
lactofen | lactofen: structure given in first source | ||
1-(diiodomethyl)sulfonyl-4-methyl benzene | 1-(diiodomethyl)sulfonyl-4-methyl benzene: RN given in first source | ||
fenofibric acid | fenofibric acid : A monocarboxylic acid that is 2-methylpropanoic acid substituted by a 4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy group at position 2. It is a metabolite of the drug fenofibrate. fenofibric acid: RN given refers to parent cpd without isomeric designation; structure | aromatic ketone; chlorobenzophenone; monocarboxylic acid | drug metabolite; marine xenobiotic metabolite |
ursolic acid | hydroxy monocarboxylic acid; pentacyclic triterpenoid | geroprotector; plant metabolite | |
telmisartan | telmisartan : A member of the class of benzimidazoles used widely in the treatment of hypertension. Telmisartan: A biphenyl compound and benzimidazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION. | benzimidazoles; biphenyls; carboxybiphenyl | angiotensin receptor antagonist; antihypertensive agent; EC 3.4.15.1 (peptidyl-dipeptidase A) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
perfluorooctanesulfonamide | perfluorooctanesulfonamide : A perfluorinated compound that is perfluorooctane in which one of the terminal fluorines has been replace by a sulfamoyl group. | perfluorinated compound; sulfonamide | persistent organic pollutant |
rosiglitazone | aminopyridine; thiazolidinediones | EC 6.2.1.3 (long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inhibitor; insulin-sensitizing drug | |
2-bromopalmitate | 2-bromohexadecanoic acid : A bromo fatty acid that is hexadecanoic (palmitic) acid carrying a single bromo substituent at position 2. 2-bromopalmitate: inhibitor of fatty acid oxidation; RN given refers to parent cpd | 2-bromocarboxylic acid; bromo fatty acid; long-chain fatty acid; straight-chain fatty acid | fatty acid oxidation inhibitor |
4-chloro-n-((4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl)methyl)-3-ethyl-1-methyl-1h-pyrazole-5-carboxamide | pyrazole acaricide; pyrazole insecticide | mitochondrial NADH:ubiquinone reductase inhibitor | |
1-(carboxymethylthio)tetradecane | 1-(carboxymethylthio)tetradecane: structure given in first source; alkylthio acetic acid, non-beta-oxidizable | straight-chain fatty acid | |
mk 767 | 5-((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 | ||
jtt 501 | JTT 501: an insulin sensitizer; structure in first source | ||
anacardic acid | anacardic acid : A hydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid substituted by a pentadecyl group at position 6. It is a major component of cashew nut shell liquid and exhibits an extensive range of bioactivities. anacardic acid: isolated from Anacardium occidentale; monophenol monooxygenase inhibitor | hydroxy monocarboxylic acid; hydroxybenzoic acid | anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; anticoronaviral agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; plant metabolite |
farglitazar | farglitazar: a non-thiazolidinedione insulin sensitiser and PPARgamma agonist | ||
zeneca zd 6169 | Zeneca ZD 6169: an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener; structure given in first source | ||
muraglitazar | muraglitazar: has glucose- and lipid-lowering activities; structure in first source; molecule composed of benzyloxazole-phenoxy-oxybenzylglycine-phenoxyl having structural analogy to PHENOXYBENZAMINE | 1,3-oxazoles | |
tesaglitazar | tesaglitazar: structure in first source | ||
n-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetamide | N-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetamide: a class IIa HDAC inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
lanosterol | 14alpha-methyl steroid; 3beta-sterol; tetracyclic triterpenoid | bacterial metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; plant metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite | |
2-oxindole | 2-oxindole: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure indolin-2-one : An indolinone carrying an oxo group at position 2. | gamma-lactam; indolinone | |
trichostatin a | trichostatin A: chelates zinc ion in the active site of histone deacetylases, resulting in preventing histone unpacking so DNA is less available for transcription; do not confuse with TRICHOSANTHIN which is a protein; found in STREPTOMYCES | antibiotic antifungal agent; hydroxamic acid; trichostatin | bacterial metabolite; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; geroprotector |
oleic acid | oleic acid : An octadec-9-enoic acid in which the double bond at C-9 has Z (cis) stereochemistry. Oleic Acid: An unsaturated fatty acid that is the most widely distributed and abundant fatty acid in nature. It is used commercially in the preparation of oleates and lotions, and as a pharmaceutical solvent. (Stedman, 26th ed) | octadec-9-enoic acid | antioxidant; Daphnia galeata metabolite; EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor; Escherichia coli metabolite; mouse metabolite; plant metabolite; solvent |
gw 409544 | GW 409544: a PPARalpha agonist; structure in first source | monocarboxylic acid | |
gw 6471 | GW 6471: a PPARalpha antagonist; structure in first source | ||
drf 2725 | ragaglitazar: a phenoxazine analogue of phenyl propanoic acid; Ragaglitazar is a coligand of PPARalpha and PPARgamma | ||
sodium dichloroacetate | CPC 211: for intravenous use in patients with closed head injuries and stroke patients; no further information available 12/99 | ||
epipinoresinol | epipinoresinol : An enantiomer of pinoresinol having (+)-(1R,3aR,4S,6aR)-configuration. | pinoresinol | marine metabolite; plant metabolite |
tamoxifen citrate | citrate salt | angiogenesis inhibitor; anticoronaviral agent | |
gsk 3787 | |||
azoxystrobin | azoxystrobin : An aryloxypyrimidine having a 4,6-diphenoxypyrimidine skeleton in which one of the phenyl rings is cyano-substituted at C-2 and the other carries a 2-methoxy-1-(methoxycarbonyl)vinyl substituent, also at C-2. An inhibitor of mitochondrial respiration by blocking electron transfer between cytochromes b and c1, it is used widely as a fungicide in agriculture. azoxystrobin: a methoxyacrylate analog; a strobilurin fungicide; structure given in first source | aryloxypyrimidine; enoate ester; enol ether; methoxyacrylate strobilurin antifungal agent; methyl ester; nitrile | antifungal agrochemical; environmental contaminant; mitochondrial cytochrome-bc1 complex inhibitor; quinone outside inhibitor; xenobiotic |
gw 7647 | GW 7647 : A monocarboxylic acid that is 2-(phenylsulfanyl)isobutyric acid in which the phenyl group is substituted at the para- position by a 3-aza-7-cyclohexylhept-1-yl group in which the nitrogen is acylated by a (cyclohexylamino)carbonyl group. GW 7647: a PPAR-alpha agonist; structure in first source | aryl sulfide; monocarboxylic acid; ureas | PPARalpha agonist |
sodium dodecyl sulfate | sodium dodecyl sulfate : An organic sodium salt that is the sodium salt of dodecyl hydrogen sulfate. Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate: An anionic surfactant, usually a mixture of sodium alkyl sulfates, mainly the lauryl; lowers surface tension of aqueous solutions; used as fat emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toothpastes; also as research tool in protein biochemistry. | organic sodium salt | detergent; protein denaturant |
linoleic acid | linoleic acid : An octadecadienoic acid in which the two double bonds are at positions 9 and 12 and have Z (cis) stereochemistry. Linoleic Acid: A doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. It is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes. (From Stedman, 26th ed) | octadecadienoic acid; omega-6 fatty acid | algal metabolite; Daphnia galeata metabolite; plant metabolite |
psi-baptigenin | pseudobaptigenin : A member of the class of 7-hydroxyisoflavones that is 7-hydroxyisoflavone and in which the phenyl group at position 3 is replaced by a 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl group. | 7-hydroxyisoflavones; benzodioxoles | antiprotozoal drug; plant metabolite |
n-oleoylethanolamine | N-oleoylethanolamine: ceramidase inhibitor oleoyl ethanolamide : An N-(long-chain-acyl)ethanolamine that is the ethanolamide of oleic acid. The monounsaturated analogue of the endocannabinoid anandamide. | endocannabinoid; N-(long-chain-acyl)ethanolamine; N-acylethanolamine 18:1 | EC 3.5.1.23 (ceramidase) inhibitor; geroprotector; PPARalpha agonist |
4-(2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1-propenyl)benzoic acid | 4-(2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1-propenyl)benzoic acid: RN refers to (E)-isomer; structure given in first source arotinoid acid : A retinoid that consists of benzoic acid substituted at position 4 by a 2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)prop-1-en-1-yl group. It is a synthetic retinoid that acts as a selective agonist for the retinoic acid receptors (RAR). | benzoic acids; naphthalenes; retinoid | antineoplastic agent; retinoic acid receptor agonist; teratogenic agent |
romidepsin | depsipeptide : A natural or synthetic compound having a sequence of amino and hydroxy carboxylic acid residues (usually alpha-amino and alpha-hydroxy acids), commonly but not necessarily regularly alternating. | cyclodepsipeptide; heterocyclic antibiotic; organic disulfide | antineoplastic agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
methylbenzethonium chloride | alkylbenzene | ||
monorden | monorden: inhibits HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins, DNA topoisomerase VI and human Topoisomerase II | cyclic ketone; enone; epoxide; macrolide antibiotic; monochlorobenzenes; phenols | antifungal agent; metabolite; tyrosine kinase inhibitor |
psammaplin a | psammaplin A: isolated from marine sponges Poecillastra and Jaspis; structure in second source | ||
pregna-4,17-diene-3,16-dione | pregna-4,17-diene-3,16-dione: steroid from guggulu extract; RN & N1 from C1 Form index; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure in first source; antagonist of farnesoid X receptor | 3-hydroxy steroid | androgen |
amorphastilbol | amorphastilbol: dual PPARalpha/gamma agonist from Amorpha species | ||
gw 1929 | GW 1929: activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma; structure in first source | benzophenones | |
l-165041 | 4-(3-(2-propyl-3-hydroxy-4-acetyl)phenoxy)propyloxyphenoxy acetic acid: a PPAR-delta agonist has regulatory effects on a variety of adipokines, and these effects might explain some of their metabolic function. | aromatic ketone | |
tubacin | tubacin: inhibits histone deacetylase 6; structure in first source | 1,3-oxazoles | |
(3S,6S,9S,12R)-3-[(2S)-Butan-2-yl]-6-[(1-methoxyindol-3-yl)methyl]-9-(6-oxooctyl)-1,4,7,10-tetrazabicyclo[10.4.0]hexadecane-2,5,8,11-tetrone | oligopeptide | ||
panobinostat | panobinostat : A hydroxamic acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2E)-3-[4-({[2-(2-methylindol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)phenyl]prop-2-enoic acid with the amino group of hydroxylamine. A histone deacetylase inhibitor used (as its lactate salt) in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Panobinostat: An indole and hydroxamic acid derivative that acts as a HISTONE DEACETYLASE inhibitor. It is used as an antineoplastic agent in combination with BORTEZOMIB and DEXAMETHASONE for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA. | cinnamamides; hydroxamic acid; methylindole; secondary amino compound | angiogenesis modulating agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
alpha-glutamyltryptophan | Trp-Glu : A dipeptide formed from L-tryptophan and L-glutamic acid residues. | dipeptide | metabolite |
n1-(2-aminophenyl)-n7-phenylheptanediamide | |||
norethisterone-3-oxime | |||
6-(4-chlorophenyl)imidazo(2,1-b)(1,3)thiazole-5-carbaldehyde o-(3,4-dichlorobenzyl)oxime | 6-(4-chlorophenyl)imidazo(2,1-b)(1,3)thiazole-5-carbaldehyde O-(3,4-dichlorobenzyl)oxime: a constitutive androstane receptor agonist; structure in first source | ||
gw 501516 | GW 501516 : An aromatic ether that is phenoxyacetic acid in which the phenyl group is substituted at position 2 by a methyl group and at position 4 by a (1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)sulfanediyl group, and in which the 1,3-thiazolyl group is substituted at positions 2 and 4 by p-trifluoromethylphenyl and methyl groups, respectively. GW 501516: a selective PPARdelta agonist; structure in first source | 1,3-thiazoles; aromatic ether; aryl sulfide; monocarboxylic acid; organofluorine compound | carcinogenic agent; PPARbeta/delta agonist |
givinostat | carbamate ester | ||
tzd 18 | |||
gft505 | |||
mocetinostat | mocetinostat : A benzamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-({[4-(pyridin-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino}methyl)benzoic acid with one of the amino groups of benzene-1,2-diamine. It is an orally active and isotype-selective HDAC inhibitor which exhibits antitumour activity (IC50 = 0.15, 0.29, 1.66 and 0.59 muM for HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3 and HDAC11). mocetinostat: undergoing phase II clinical trials for treatment of cancer | aminopyrimidine; benzamides; pyridines; secondary amino compound; secondary carboxamide; substituted aniline | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; autophagy inducer; cardioprotective agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; hepatotoxic agent |
gw 9578 | GW 9578: a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist; structure in first source | ||
gw 7845 | GW 7845: ligand of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma; structure in first source | ||
naveglitazar | naveglitazar: LY-519818 is the (alpha-S)-isomer; an antidiabetic agent; structure in first source | aromatic ether | |
ly 465608 | LY 465608: a nonthiazolidinedione agonist of both PPAR-alpha and PPAR-gamma of Ligand Pharm. and Eli Lilly | ||
l 796449 | L 796449: a peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptor-gamma agonist; structure in first source | ||
sorbitan monooleate | fatty acid ester | ||
gw0742 | GW 610742: structure in first source | monocarboxylic acid | |
3-chloro-4-(3-(7-propyl-3-trifluoromethyl-6-benzisoxazolyl)propylthio)phenylacetic acid | |||
ns-220 | |||
bm 131246 | |||
gw 590735 | 2-methyl-2-(4-(((4-methyl-2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-thiazol-5-ylcarbonyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)propionic acid: an HDLc raising agent; structure in first source | ||
aleglitazar | aleglitazar: a dual peroxisome PPAR-alpha and PPAR-gamma agonist for type 2 diabetes | ||
sotrastaurin | sotrastaurin : A member of the class of maleimides that is maleimide which is substituted at position 3 by an indol-3-yl group and at position 4 by a quinazolin-4-yl group, which in turn is substituted at position 2 by a 4-methylpiperazin-1-yl group. It is a potent and selective inhibitor of protein kinase C and has been investigated as an immunosuppresant in renal transplant patients. sotrastaurin: a potent protein kinase C-selective inhibitor; structure in first source | indoles; maleimides; N-alkylpiperazine; N-arylpiperazine; quinazolines | anticoronaviral agent; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; immunosuppressive agent |
mbx-8025 | seladelpar: PPAR-delta agonist | ||
mesosulfuron-methyl | mesosulfuron-methyl: an herbicide | ||
lt175 | |||
quisinostat | indoles | ||
gw9508 | GW9508: structure in first source | aromatic amine | |
gw 2580 | 5-(3-methoxy-4-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)benzyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine: a cFMS kinase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
abexinostat | abexinostat: structure in first source | benzofurans | |
chidamide | benzamides | ||
bms 687453 | |||
azd 7545 | AZD 7545: an anilide tertiary carbinol; a pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 2 inhibitor AZD7545 : A sulfone that is benzene substituted by [4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)phenyl]sulfonyl, chloro and [(2R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoyl]amino groups at positions 1, 3 and 4, respectively. It is a potent and non-ATP-competitive inhibitor of pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 2 (PDHK2) with IC50 of 6.4 nM and exhibits glucose-lowering activity. Also inhibits PDHK1 at higher levels (IC50 = 36.8 nM). | benzamides; monochlorobenzenes; organofluorine compound; secondary carboxamide; sulfone; tertiary alcohol; tertiary carboxamide | EC 2.7.11.2 - [pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring)] kinase inhibitor; hypoglycemic agent |
amorfrutin a | amorfrutin A: an antidiabetic agent that inhibits NF-kappaB activation; structure in first source | stilbenoid | |
sarkosyl | sarkosyl: RN given is for sarkosyl L, the parent cpd; structure | ||
docusate sodium | organic sodium salt | ||
amorfrutin b | amorfrutin B: structure in first source | ||
pci 34051 | PCI 34051: an HDAC8 inhibitor | indolecarboxamide | |
largazole | largazole: an antiproliferative agent from Symploca; structure in first source | ||
ys 121 | 2-(4-chloro-6-(2,3-dimethylphenylamino)pyrimidin-2-ylthio)octanoic acid: inhibits microsomal prostaglanding E2 synthase; structure in first source | medium-chain fatty acid | |
10-nitro-oleic acid | (9E)-10-nitrooctadecenoic acid : A nitro fatty acid that is (9E)-octadec-9-enoic (elaidic) acid substituted by a nitro group at position 10. 10-nitro-oleic acid: structure in first source | long-chain fatty acid; monounsaturated fatty acid; nitro fatty acid | human metabolite |
gsk0660 | GSK0660: PPAR antagonist; structure in first source | sulfonamide | |
tubastatin a | hydroxamic acid; pyridoindole; tertiary amino compound | EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor | |
pracinostat | pracinostat : A hydroxamic acid that is N-hydroxyacrylamide which is substituted at position 3 by a 2-butyl-1-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl group (the E isomer). An orally available pan-histone deacetylase inhibitor with demonstrated activity in the treatment of advanced solid tumours. | benzimidazole; hydroxamic acid; olefinic compound; tertiary amino compound | antimalarial; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
acy-1215 | ricolinostat: an HDAC6 inhibitor; structure in first source | pyrimidinecarboxylic acid | |
cudc-907 | |||
rgfp966 | |||
rg2833 | RG2833: a histone deacetylase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
santacruzamate a | santacruzamate A: HDAC2 inhibitor from the Panamanian marine cyanobacterium cf. Symploca sp.; structure in first source | organonitrogen compound; organooxygen compound | |
ver-246608 | VER-246608: inhibits pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase; structure in first source | ||
ly 518674 | LY 518674: a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist; structure in first source |