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positive regulation of guanylate cyclase activity

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of guanylate cyclase activity. [GOC:mah]

Proteins (4)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Nitric oxide synthase, endothelial[no definition available]Bos taurus (cattle)
Nitric oxide synthase, inducibleA nitric oxide synthase, inducible that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P35228]Homo sapiens (human)
Nitric oxide synthase, brainA nitric oxide synthase 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P29475]Homo sapiens (human)
Nitric oxide synthase, endothelialA nitric oxide synthase 3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P29474]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (57)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
imidazole1H-imidazole : An imidazole tautomer which has the migrating hydrogen at position 1.

imidazole: RN given refers to parent cpd
imidazole
s,s'-1,4-phenylene-bis(1,2-ethanediyl)bis-isothioureaS,S'-1,4-phenylene-bis(1,2-ethanediyl)bis-isothiourea: structure in first source
n-(3-(aminomethyl)benzyl)acetamidineN-(3-(aminomethyl)benzyl)acetamidine: structure in first source

N-[3-(aminomethyl)benzyl]acetamidine : An aralkylamine that is Nbenzylacetamidine substituted at position 3 on the benzene ring by an aminomethyl group. An inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase.
aralkylamine;
carboxamidine;
primary amino compound
angiogenesis inhibitor;
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
geroprotector
2-amino-4-picoline2-amino-4-picoline: RN given refers to parent cpd
3-bromo-7-nitroindazole
7-nitroindazole7-nitroindazole: an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase; exhibits anti-nociceptive activity without increasing blood pressure
beta-aminoethyl isothioureabeta-Aminoethyl Isothiourea: A radiation-protective agent that can inhibit DNA damage by binding to the DNA. It also increases the susceptibility of blood cells to complement-mediated lysis.
pimagedineaminoguanidine : A one-carbon compound whose unique structure renders it capable of acting as a derivative of hydrazine, guanidine or formamide.

pimagedine: diamine oxidase & nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; an advanced glycosylation end product inhibitor; used in the treatment of diabetic complications; structure
guanidines;
one-carbon compound
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor
2-aminothiazole1,3-thiazol-2-amine : A primary amino compound that is 1,3-thiazole substituted by an amino group at position 2.

2-aminothiazole: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
1,3-thiazoles;
primary amino compound
s-ethyl n-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)isothioureaS-ethyl N-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)isothiourea: structure in first source
guanethidineguanethidine : A member of the class of guanidines in which one of the hydrogens of the amino group has been replaced by a 2-azocan-1-ylethyl group.

guanethidine sulfate : A organic sulfate salt composed of two molecules of guanethidine and one of sulfuric acid.

Guanethidine: An antihypertensive agent that acts by inhibiting selectively transmission in post-ganglionic adrenergic nerves. It is believed to act mainly by preventing the release of norepinephrine at nerve endings and causes depletion of norepinephrine in peripheral sympathetic nerve terminals as well as in tissues.
azocanes;
guanidines
adrenergic antagonist;
antihypertensive agent;
sympatholytic agent
etironetiron: a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
s-methylisothiopseudouroniumS-methylisothiopseudouronium: inhibits nitric oxide synthase; structure in first source
argininearginine : An alpha-amino acid that is glycine in which the alpha-is substituted by a 3-guanidinopropyl group.

Arginine: An essential amino acid that is physiologically active in the L-form.
arginine;
glutamine family amino acid;
L-alpha-amino acid;
proteinogenic amino acid
biomarker;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
micronutrient;
mouse metabolite;
nutraceutical
indazolesIndazoles: A group of heterocyclic aromatic organic compounds consisting of the fusion of BENZENE and PYRAZOLES.indazole
citrullinecitrulline : The parent compound of the citrulline class consisting of ornithine having a carbamoyl group at the N(5)-position.amino acid zwitterion;
citrulline
Daphnia magna metabolite;
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
human metabolite;
micronutrient;
mouse metabolite;
nutraceutical;
plant metabolite;
protective agent;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
alpha-aminopyridinealpha-aminopyridine: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #485

aminopyridine : Compounds containing a pyridine skeleton substituted by one or more amine groups.
oleanolic acidhydroxy monocarboxylic acid;
pentacyclic triterpenoid
plant metabolite
1,2-Dihydroquinolin-2-imineaminoquinoline
2-amino-3-methylpyridine2-amino-3-methylpyridine: structure in first source
2-aminothiazoline2-aminothiazoline: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in first source & in Negwer, 5th ed, #97

4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2-amine : A 1,3-thiazole that is 4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole substituted by an amino group at position 2.
1,3-thiazoles;
primary amino compound
guanoxanguanoxan: was MH 1976-92 (see under GUANIDINES 1976-90); use GUANIDINES to search GUANOXAN 1976-92; antihypertensive agent similar in its mechanism of action to guanethidine; may cause liver damagebenzodioxine
5-nitroindazole
6-nitroindazole
guanadrelguanadrel : A spiroketal resulting from the formal condensation of the keto group of cyclohexanone with the hydroxy groups of 1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)guanidine. A postganglionic adrenergic blocking agent formerly used (generally as the sulfate salt) for the management of hypertension, it has been largely superseded by other drugs less likely to cause orthostatic hypotension (dizzy spells on standing up or stretching).

guanadrel: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
guanidines;
spiroketal
adrenergic antagonist;
antihypertensive agent
ng-nitroarginine methyl esterNG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester: A non-selective inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase. It has been used experimentally to induce hypertension.alpha-amino acid ester;
L-arginine derivative;
methyl ester;
N-nitro compound
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor
n-(4-nitrophenacyl)imidazoleN-(4-nitrophenacyl)imidazole: structure in first source
epicatechin(-)-epicatechin : A catechin with (2R,3R)-configuration.catechin;
polyphenol
antioxidant
1-aminoisoquinoline
6-aminoindazole6-aminoindazole: depresses gastric acid secretion; structure given in first sourceindazoles
1-phenylimidazole1-phenylimidazole: ligand for cytochrome P-450 & inhibitor of microsomal oxidation
3-indazolinone3-indazolinone: structure given in first source
5-aminoindazole
3,5-dimethylpyrazole-1-carboxamidine3,5-dimethylpyrazole-1-carboxamidine: guanidinating reagent for proteins; RN given refers to parent cpd
s-methylthiocitrullineS-methyl-L-thiocitrulline : An L-arginine derivative in which the guanidino NH2 group of L-arginine is replaced by a methylsufanyl group.

S-methylthiocitrulline: a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; structure in first source
imidothiocarbamic ester;
L-arginine derivative;
L-ornithine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent
n(g)-iminoethylornithineL-alpha-amino acid
n,n-dimethylarginineN,N-dimethylarginine: asymmetric dimethylarginine; do not confuse with N,N'-dimethylarginine

N(omega),N(omega)-dimethyl-L-arginine : A L-arginine derivative having two methyl groups both attached to the primary amino moiety of the guanidino group.
dimethylarginine;
guanidines;
L-arginine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor
n(omega)-hydroxyarginineN(5)-[(Z)-amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]-L-ornithine : An N(5)-[amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]-L-ornithine in which the double bond has Z-configuration.

N(omega)-hydroxyarginine: can cause vasorelaxation of bovine intrapulmonary artery; structure given in first source
amino acid zwitterion;
N(5)-[(E)-amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]ornithine;
N(5)-[(hydroxyamino)(imino)methyl]ornithine;
N(5)-[(Z)-amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]ornithine;
N(5)-[amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]-L-ornithine;
N(5)-[amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]ornithine;
N(omega)-hydroxy-L-arginine
omega-n-methylarginineN(omega)-methyl-L-arginine : A L-arginine derivative with a N(omega)-methyl substituent.

omega-N-Methylarginine: A competitive inhibitor of nitric oxide synthetase.
amino acid zwitterion;
arginine derivative;
guanidines;
L-arginine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
ng-nitroarginine methyl esterN(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride : A hydrochloride obtained by combining N(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid.hydrochlorideEC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor
delta-n-methylarginineN(5)-methyl-L-arginine : A non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid that is L-arginine substituted by a methyl group at N(5)-position.guanidines;
L-arginine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
2-amino-5,6-dihydro-4h-1,3-thiazine2-amino-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3-thiazine: RN given refers to parent cpd
2-amino-5-methylthiazole2-amino-5-methylthiazole: binds the W191G cavity of E coli cytochrome c peroxidase
Bardoxolonecyclohexenones
canavanineL-canavanine : A non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid that is L-homoserine substituted at oxygen with a guanidino (carbamimidamido) group. Although structurally related to L-arginine, it is non-proteinogenic.amino acid zwitterion;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
phytogenic insecticide;
plant metabolite
nitroarginineN(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine : An L-arginine derivative that is L-arginine in which the terminal nitrogen of the guanidyl group is replaced by a nitro group.

Nitroarginine: An inhibitor of nitric oxide synthetase which has been shown to prevent glutamate toxicity. Nitroarginine has been experimentally tested for its ability to prevent ammonia toxicity and ammonia-induced alterations in brain energy and ammonia metabolites. (Neurochem Res 1995:200(4):451-6)
guanidines;
L-arginine derivative;
N-nitro compound;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
vinyl-l-nio
arl 17477
n(6)-(1-iminoethyl)lysineN(6)-acetimidoyl-L-lysine : An L-lysine derivative that is L-lysine in which one of the hydrogens attached to N(6) is substituted by an acetimidoyl groupL-lysine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
pyrazole-1-carboxamidinepyrazole-1-carboxamidine: structure given in first source
gw 274150
aq4nAQ4N: structure given in first source
oleanonic acidoleanonic acid: structure in first source
n-trans-p-coumaroyl-l-tyrosineN-trans-p-coumaroyl-L-tyrosine: from Theobroma cacao; structure in first sourcetyrosine derivative
1-(4-(3-bromophenoxy)butyl)-1h-imidazole1-(4-(3-bromophenoxy)butyl)-1H-imidazole: structure in first source
sapropterin(6R)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin : A 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin in which the stereocentre at position 6 has R-configuration.

sapropterin : A tetrahydropterin that is 2-amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-4(3H)-one in which a hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by a 1,2-dihydroxypropyl group (6R,1'R,2'S-enantiomer).

sapropterin: RN given refers to parent cpd; co-factor required for catalytic activity of nitric oxide synthases
5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterincoenzyme;
cofactor;
diagnostic agent;
human metabolite
6-hydroxymethylpterin