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thiocyanate metabolic process

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The chemical reactions and pathways involving thiocyanate, the anion of thiocyanic acid, a toxic cyanide derivative commonly formed as a by-product in the production of gas for fuel, coke, and substances for chemical industries. [GOC:jl]

Thiocyanate metabolic process is a critical detoxification pathway in mammals. It involves the conversion of thiocyanate (SCN-), a toxic compound often generated during the metabolism of certain drugs and environmental pollutants, into a less harmful form. The process begins with the uptake of thiocyanate from the blood into the liver, where it is primarily metabolized by the enzyme rhodanese. Rhodanese, also known as thiosulfate sulfurtransferase, catalyzes the transfer of sulfur from thiosulfate (S2O32-) to thiocyanate, forming a stable and less toxic product, namely thiocyanate. This reaction is important because it prevents the accumulation of thiocyanate in the body, which can lead to adverse health effects such as thyroid dysfunction and nervous system toxicity. The final step of the thiocyanate metabolic process involves the excretion of the metabolized product, often via urine. This process is highly efficient and ensures that thiocyanate levels in the body remain within safe limits. In addition to the liver, other tissues, including the kidneys and intestines, may also contribute to thiocyanate metabolism.'
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Proteins (2)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
LactoperoxidaseA lactoperoxidase that is encoded in the genome of cow. [OMA:P80025, PRO:DNx]Bos taurus (cattle)
LactoperoxidaseA lactoperoxidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P22079]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (18)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
gallic acidgallate : A trihydroxybenzoate that is the conjugate base of gallic acid.trihydroxybenzoic acidantineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
astringent;
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
human xenobiotic metabolite;
plant metabolite
hydralazinehydralazine : The 1-hydrazino derivative of phthalazine; a direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent.

Hydralazine: A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent.		azaarene;
hydrazines;
ortho-fused heteroarene;
phthalazines		antihypertensive agent;
vasodilator agent
metoclopramidemetoclopramide : A member of the class of benzamides resulting from the formal condensation of 4-amino-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid with the primary amino group of N,N-diethylethane-1,2-diamine.

Metoclopramide: A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic.		benzamides;
monochlorobenzenes;
substituted aniline;
tertiary amino compound		antiemetic;
dopaminergic antagonist;
environmental contaminant;
gastrointestinal drug;
xenobiotic
methyl gallatemethyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with methanol. It exhibits anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.

methyl gallate: has both immunosuppressive and phytogenic antineoplastic activities; isolated from Acer saccharinum		gallate esteranti-inflammatory agent;
antioxidant;
plant metabolite
carbimazolecarbimazole : A member of the class of imidazoles that is methimazole in which the nitrogen bearing a hydrogen is converted into its ethoxycarbonyl derivative. A prodrug for methimazol, carbimazole is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

Carbimazole: An imidazole antithyroid agent. Carbimazole is metabolized to METHIMAZOLE, which is responsible for the antithyroid activity.		1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thiones;
carbamate ester		antithyroid drug;
prodrug
epigallocatechin gallate(-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin.

epigallocatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and antimutagen in green tea (Camellia sinensis)		flavans;
gallate ester;
polyphenol		antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
geroprotector;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent;
plant metabolite
salicylhydroxamic acidhydroxamic acid;
phenols		antibacterial drug;
EC 1.11.2.2 (myeloperoxidase) inhibitor;
EC 3.5.1.5 (urease) inhibitor;
trypanocidal drug
epicatechin(-)-epicatechin : A catechin with (2R,3R)-configuration.catechin;
polyphenol		antioxidant
gallocatechol(-)-epigallocatechin : A flavan-3,3',4',5,5',7-hexol having (2R,3R)-configuration.catechin;
flavan-3,3',4',5,5',7-hexol		antioxidant;
food component;
plant metabolite
procyanidin b2procyanidin B2 : A proanthocyanidin consisting of two molecules of (-)-epicatechin joined by a bond between positions 4 and 8' in a beta-configuration. Procyanidin B2 can be found in Cinchona pubescens (Chinchona, in the rind, bark and cortex), in Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon, in the rind, bark and cortex), in Crataegus monogyna (Common hawthorn, in the flower and blossom), in Uncaria guianensis (Cat's claw, in the root), in Vitis vinifera (Common grape vine, in the leaf), in Litchi chinensis (litchi, in the pericarp), in the apple, in Ecdysanthera utilis and in red wine.biflavonoid;
hydroxyflavan;
polyphenol;
proanthocyanidin		antioxidant;
metabolite
proanthocyanidin a2proanthocyanidin A2 : A proanthocyanidin obtained by the condensation of (-)-epicatechin units.

procyanidin A2: structure in first source		hydroxyflavan;
proanthocyanidin		angiogenesis modulating agent;
anti-HIV agent;
antioxidant;
metabolite
procyanidin C1procyanidin C1 : A proanthocyanidin consisting of three (-)-epicatechin units joined by two successive (4beta->8)-linkages.

procyanidin trimer C1: a flavonoid found in multiple plant sources including grape, apple, and cacao, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties		hydroxyflavan;
polyphenol;
proanthocyanidin		anti-inflammatory agent;
antioxidant;
EC 1.17.3.2 (xanthine oxidase) inhibitor;
EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor;
lipoxygenase inhibitor;
metabolite
1,3,6-tri-o-galloyl-beta-d-glucose1,3,6-tri-O-galloylglucose: structure in first source
methimazolemethimazole : A member of the class of imidazoles that it imidazole-2-thione in which a methyl group replaces the hydrogen which is attached to a nitrogen.

Methimazole: A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme.		1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thionesantithyroid drug
chlorogenic acidcaffeoylquinic acid: Antiviral Agent; structure in first source

chlorogenate : A monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of chlorogenic acid; major species at pH 7.3.		cinnamate ester;
tannin		food component;
plant metabolite
quercetin7-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
apigeninChamomile: 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.trihydroxyflavoneantineoplastic agent;
metabolite
ellagic acidcatechols;
cyclic ketone;
lactone;
organic heterotetracyclic compound;
polyphenol		antioxidant;
EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor;
EC 2.3.1.5 (arylamine N-acetyltransferase) inhibitor;
EC 2.4.1.1 (glycogen phosphorylase) inhibitor;
EC 2.5.1.18 (glutathione transferase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.1.127 (inositol-trisphosphate 3-kinase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.1.151 (inositol-polyphosphate multikinase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.4.6 (nucleoside-diphosphate kinase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.7.7 (DNA-directed DNA polymerase) inhibitor;
EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor;
EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor;
food additive;
fungal metabolite;
geroprotector;
plant metabolite;
skin lightening agent
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