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positive regulation of vascular permeability
Definition
Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that increases the extent to which blood vessels can be pervaded by fluid. [GOC:jl]
Positive regulation of vascular permeability is a complex biological process that involves a coordinated interplay of various signaling pathways and cellular components. It plays a crucial role in diverse physiological and pathological processes, including inflammation, wound healing, and tumor metastasis.
The process is initiated by various stimuli, including inflammatory mediators, growth factors, and mechanical stress. These stimuli activate specific receptors on endothelial cells, the cells that line blood vessels. Receptor activation triggers a cascade of intracellular signaling events, ultimately leading to changes in the permeability of the vascular endothelium.
One of the key mechanisms involved is the activation of the Rho GTPase family. Rho GTPases, such as RhoA and Rac1, are small signaling proteins that regulate cytoskeletal organization and cell adhesion. Activation of RhoA leads to the formation of stress fibers and tight junctions, which increase endothelial cell contractility and decrease permeability. Conversely, activation of Rac1 promotes the formation of lamellipodia and filopodia, which are involved in cell migration and increase permeability.
Another important mechanism is the activation of the MAPK pathway, specifically the ERK and p38 pathways. ERK activation promotes the expression of genes involved in cell survival and proliferation, while p38 activation induces the expression of pro-inflammatory genes. Both pathways can contribute to the regulation of vascular permeability.
The process also involves changes in the expression of adhesion molecules, such as selectins and integrins, which mediate the interaction between endothelial cells and leukocytes. Activation of selectins and integrins facilitates leukocyte adhesion and transmigration, contributing to the inflammatory response.
In addition to these signaling pathways, various factors can directly affect vascular permeability, including nitric oxide, VEGF, and histamine. Nitric oxide is a vasodilator that can increase permeability by relaxing vascular smooth muscle cells. VEGF is a potent angiogenic factor that can promote the formation of new blood vessels and increase permeability. Histamine is a pro-inflammatory mediator that can directly increase permeability by stimulating the release of intracellular calcium and the activation of the RhoA pathway.
The regulation of vascular permeability is a tightly controlled process that is essential for maintaining vascular integrity and homeostasis. Dysregulation of this process can contribute to various diseases, including inflammation, edema, and cancer. Therefore, understanding the underlying mechanisms of positive regulation of vascular permeability is crucial for developing therapeutic strategies to treat these diseases.'
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Proteins (8)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| cGMP-dependent 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase | [no definition available] | Bos taurus (cattle) |
| Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 4 | A transient receptor potential cation channel TRPV4 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:Q9HBA0] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| cGMP-inhibited 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase A | A cGMP-inhibited 3,5-cyclic phosphodiesterase 3A that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q14432] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Substance-P receptor | A substance-P receptor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P25103] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Substance-K receptor | A substance-K receptor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P21452] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Vascular endothelial growth factor A | A vascular endothelial growth factor A, long form that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P15692] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Protein tyrosine phosphatase type IVA 3 | A protein tyrosine phosphatase type IVA 3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:O75365] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| cGMP-dependent 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase | A cGMP-dependent 3,5-cyclic phosphodiesterase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:O00408] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (188)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| my 5445 | MY 5445: potential platelet aggregation inhibitor | pyridazines; ring assembly | |
| 4-nonylphenol | 4-nonylphenol : A member of the class of phenols that is phenol which is para-substituted with a nonyl group. 4-nonylphenol: structure in first source; see also record for nonylphenol | phenols | environmental contaminant |
| theophylline | dimethylxanthine | adenosine receptor antagonist; anti-asthmatic drug; anti-inflammatory agent; bronchodilator agent; drug metabolite; EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor; fungal metabolite; human blood serum metabolite; immunomodulator; muscle relaxant; vasodilator agent | |
| amiodarone | amiodarone : A member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 1-benzofuran substituted by a butyl group at position 2 and a 4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]-3,5-diiodobenzoyl group at position 3. It is a cardiovascular drug used for the treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias. Amiodarone: An antianginal and class III antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting POTASSIUM CHANNELS and VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance. | 1-benzofurans; aromatic ketone; organoiodine compound; tertiary amino compound | cardiovascular drug |
| astemizole | astemizole : A piperidine compound having a 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group at the 1-position and an N-[(4-fluorobenzyl)benzimidazol-2-yl]amino group at the 4-position. Astemizole: Antihistamine drug now withdrawn from the market in many countries because of rare but potentially fatal side effects. | benzimidazoles; piperidines | anti-allergic agent; anticoronaviral agent; H1-receptor antagonist |
| 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 |
| cannabinol | Cannabinol: A physiologically inactive constituent of Cannabis sativa L. | dibenzopyran | |
| chlorpromazine | chlorpromazine : A substituted phenothiazine in which the ring nitrogen at position 10 is attached to C-3 of an N,N-dimethylpropanamine moiety. Chlorpromazine: The prototypical phenothiazine antipsychotic drug. Like the other drugs in this class chlorpromazine's antipsychotic actions are thought to be due to long-term adaptation by the brain to blocking DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses, including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup. | organochlorine compound; phenothiazines; tertiary amine | anticoronaviral agent; antiemetic; dopaminergic antagonist; EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor; phenothiazine antipsychotic drug |
| 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 |
| cilostamide | cilostamide: selective inhibitor of cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase & platelet aggregation; structure | quinolines | |
| cilostazol | lactam; tetrazoles | anticoagulant; bronchodilator agent; EC 3.1.4.17 (3',5'-cyclic-nucleotide phosphodiesterase) inhibitor; fibrin modulating drug; neuroprotective agent; platelet aggregation inhibitor; vasodilator agent | |
| clotrimazole | conazole antifungal drug; imidazole antifungal drug; imidazoles; monochlorobenzenes | antiinfective agent; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic | |
| dipyridamole | dipyridamole : A pyrimidopyrimidine that is 2,2',2'',2'''-(pyrimido[5,4-d]pyrimidine-2,6-diyldinitrilo)tetraethanol substituted by piperidin-1-yl groups at positions 4 and 8 respectively. A vasodilator agent, it inhibits the formation of blood clots. Dipyridamole: A phosphodiesterase inhibitor that blocks uptake and metabolism of adenosine by erythrocytes and vascular endothelial cells. Dipyridamole also potentiates the antiaggregating action of prostacyclin. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p752) | piperidines; pyrimidopyrimidine; tertiary amino compound; tetrol | adenosine phosphodiesterase inhibitor; EC 3.5.4.4 (adenosine deaminase) inhibitor; platelet aggregation inhibitor; vasodilator agent |
| ebastine | organic molecular entity | ||
| econazole | 1-{2-(4-chlorobenzyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl}imidazole : A member of the class of imidazoles that is 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(imidazol-1-yl)ethanol in which the hydroxyl hydrogen is replaced by a 4-chlorobenzyl group. econazole : A racemate composed of equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-econazole. Used (as its nitrate salt) to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm and other fungal skin infections. Econazole: An imidazole derivative that is commonly used as a topical antifungal agent. | dichlorobenzene; ether; imidazoles; monochlorobenzenes | |
| 9-(2-hydroxy-3-nonyl)adenine | 9-(2-hydroxy-3-nonyl)adenine: specific inhibitor of adenosine deaminase | ||
| 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 |
| etazolate | etazolate : A pyrazolopyridine that is 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine which is substituted at positions 1, 4, and 5 by ethyl, 2-isopropylidenehydrazino, and ethoxycarbonyl groups, respectively. A phosphodiesterase IV inhibitor with antidepressant and anxiolytic properties. Etazolate: A potent phosphodiesterase inhibitor proposed as an antipsychotic agent. | ethyl ester; hydrazone; pyrazolopyridine | alpha-secretase activator; antidepressant; antipsychotic agent; anxiolytic drug; GABA agent; neuroprotective agent; phosphodiesterase IV inhibitor |
| fluphenazine | N-alkylpiperazine; organofluorine compound; phenothiazines | anticoronaviral agent; dopaminergic antagonist; phenothiazine antipsychotic drug | |
| haloprogin | haloprogin: minor descriptor (73-86); on-line & INDEX MEDICUS search PHENYL ETHERS (73-86) | aromatic ether | |
| hexachlorophene | hexachlorophene : An organochlorine compound that is diphenylmethane in which each of the phenyl groups is substituted by chlorines at positions 2, 3, and 5, and by a hydroxy group at position 6. An antiseptic that is effective against Gram-positive organisms, it is used in soaps and creams for the treatment of various skin disorders. It is also used in agriculture as an acaricide and fungicide, but is not approved for such use within the European Union. Hexachlorophene: A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797) | bridged diphenyl fungicide; polyphenol; trichlorobenzene | acaricide; antibacterial agent; antifungal agrochemical; antiseptic drug |
| ibudilast | pyrazolopyridine | ||
| amrinone | amrinone : A 3,4'-bipyridine substituted at positions 5 and 6 by an amino group and a keto function respectively. A pyridine phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor, it is a drug that may improve the prognosis in patients with congestive heart failure. Amrinone: A positive inotropic cardiotonic (CARDIOTONIC AGENTS) with vasodilator properties, phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitory activity, and the ability to stimulate calcium ion influx into the cardiac cell. | bipyridines | EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor |
| 1-methyl-3-isobutylxanthine | 1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthine: A potent cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitor; due to this action, the compound increases cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP in tissue and thereby activates CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE-REGULATED PROTEIN KINASES 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine : An oxopurine that is xanthine which is substituted at positions 1 and 3 by methyl and isobutyl groups, respectively. | 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine | |
| ketoconazole | 1-acetyl-4-(4-{[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)piperazine : A dioxolane that is 1,3-dioxolane which is substituted at positions 2, 2, and 4 by imidazol-1-ylmethyl, 2,4-dichlorophenyl, and [para-(4-acetylpiperazin-1-yl)phenoxy]methyl groups, respectively. | dichlorobenzene; dioxolane; ether; imidazoles; N-acylpiperazine; N-arylpiperazine | |
| losartan | losartan : A biphenylyltetrazole where a 1,1'-biphenyl group is attached at the 5-position and has an additional trisubstituted imidazol-1-ylmethyl group at the 4'-position Losartan: An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. | biphenylyltetrazole; imidazoles | angiotensin receptor antagonist; anti-arrhythmia drug; antihypertensive agent; endothelin receptor antagonist |
| 2-(4-morpholinyl)-8-phenyl-4h-1-benzopyran-4-one | 2-(4-morpholinyl)-8-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one: specific inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase; structure in first source | chromones; morpholines; organochlorine compound | autophagy inhibitor; EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor; geroprotector |
| miconazole | 1-[2-(2,4-dichlorobenzyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]imidazole : A member of the class of imidazoles that is 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(imidazol-1-yl)ethanol in which the hydroxyl hydrogen is replaced by a 2,4-dichlorobenzyl group. miconazole : A racemate composed of equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-miconazole. Used (as its nitrate salt) to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm and other fungal skin infections. It inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, a critical component of fungal cell membranes. Miconazole: An imidazole antifungal agent that is used topically and by intravenous infusion. | dichlorobenzene; ether; imidazoles | |
| milrinone | bipyridines; nitrile; pyridone | cardiotonic drug; EC 3.1.4.17 (3',5'-cyclic-nucleotide phosphodiesterase) inhibitor; platelet aggregation inhibitor; vasodilator agent | |
| papaverine | papaverine : A benzylisoquinoline alkaloid that is isoquinoline substituted by methoxy groups at positions 6 and 7 and a 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl group at position 1. It has been isolated from Papaver somniferum. Papaverine: An alkaloid found in opium but not closely related to the other opium alkaloids in its structure or pharmacological actions. It is a direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of impotence and as a vasodilator, especially for cerebral vasodilation. The mechanism of its pharmacological actions is not clear, but it apparently can inhibit phosphodiesterases and it may have direct actions on calcium channels. | benzylisoquinoline alkaloid; dimethoxybenzene; isoquinolines | antispasmodic drug; vasodilator agent |
| 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 |
| pentoxifylline | oxopurine | ||
| proxyphylline | oxopurine | ||
| pyrimethamine | Maloprim: contains above 2 cpds | aminopyrimidine; monochlorobenzenes | antimalarial; antiprotozoal drug; EC 1.5.1.3 (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitor |
| raloxifene | raloxifene : A member of the class of 1-benzothiophenes that is 1-benzothiophene in which the hydrogens at positions 2, 3, and 6 have been replaced by p-hydroxyphenyl, p-[2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]benzoyl, and hydroxy groups, respectively. | 1-benzothiophenes; aromatic ketone; N-oxyethylpiperidine; phenols | bone density conservation agent; estrogen antagonist; estrogen receptor modulator |
| 4-(3-butoxy-4-methoxybenzyl)-2-imidazolidinone | 4-(3-Butoxy-4-methoxybenzyl)-2-imidazolidinone: Inhibitor of phosphodiesterases. | methoxybenzenes | |
| rolipram | pyrrolidin-2-ones | antidepressant; EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor | |
| sulconazole | 1-{2-[(4-chlorobenzyl)sulfanyl]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl}-1H-imidazole : A member of the class of imidazoles that is 1-ethyl-1H-imidazole in which one of the hydrogens of the methyl group is replaced by a (4-chlorobenzyl)sulfanediyl group while a second is replaced by a 2,4-dichlorophenyl group. sulconazole : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-sulconazole. An antifungal agent with activity against Candida species, it is used (generally as the nitrate salt) for the topical treatment of fungal skin infections. sulconazole: RN given refers to cpd with unspecified isomeric designation; structure given in first source | dichlorobenzene; imidazoles; monochlorobenzenes; organic sulfide | |
| sulmazole | sulmazole : An imidazopyridine that is 1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine which is substituted at position 2 by a 2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl group. An A1 adenosine receptor antagonist, it was formerly used as a cardiotonic agent. sulmazole: structure given in first source | imidazopyridine; sulfoxide | adenosine A1 receptor antagonist; cardiotonic drug; EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor |
| terfenadine | Terfenadine: A selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist devoid of central nervous system depressant activity. The drug was used for ALLERGY but withdrawn due to causing LONG QT SYNDROME. | diarylmethane | |
| trequinsin | trequinsin: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure given in first source | pyridopyrimidine | |
| vesnarinone | organic molecular entity | ||
| zardaverine | zardaverine : A pyridazinone derivative in which pyridazin-3(2H)-one is substituted at C-6 with a 4-(difluoromethoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl group. It is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, selective for PDE3 and 4. zardaverine: structure given in first source | organofluorine compound; pyridazinone | anti-asthmatic drug; bronchodilator agent; EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor; peripheral nervous system drug |
| 4-phenylphenol | 4-phenylphenol: RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation biphenyl-4-ol : A member of the class of hydroxybiphenyls that is biphenyl carrying a hydroxy group at position 4. | hydroxybiphenyls | |
| benzethonium chloride | benzethonium chloride : A (synthetic) quaternary ammonium salt that is benzyldimethylamine in which the nitrogen is quaternised by a 2-{2-[p-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy}ethyl group, with chloride as the counter-ion. An antiseptic and disinfectant, it is active against a broad spectrum of bacteria, fungi, moulds and viruses. | aromatic ether; chloride salt; quaternary ammonium salt | antibacterial agent; antifungal agent; antiseptic drug; antiviral agent; disinfectant |
| sterogenol | cetylpyridinium bromide : A pyridinium salt that has N-hexadecylpyridinium as the cation and bromide as the anion. hexadecylpyridinium bromide: structure in first source | bromide salt; pyridinium salt | antiseptic drug; EC 2.7.11.18 (myosin-light-chain kinase) inhibitor; surfactant |
| 2-chloroadenosine | 5-chloroformycin A: structure given in first source | purine nucleoside | |
| cycloguanil | cycloguanil : A triazine in which a 1,6-dihydro-1,3,5-triazine ring is substituted at N-1 by a 4-chlorophenyl group, at C-2 and -4 by amino groups and at C-6 by gem-dimethyl groups. A dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, it is a metabolite of the antimalarial drug proguanil. cycloguanil: the active metabolite of proguanil; antifolate drug; structure in first source | triazines | antifolate; antiinfective agent; antimalarial; antiparasitic agent; antiprotozoal drug; EC 1.5.1.3 (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitor |
| gentian violet | crystal violet : An organic chloride salt that is the monochloride salt of crystal violet cation. It has been used in creams for the topical treatment of bacterial and fungal infections, being effective against some Gram-positive bacteria (notably Staphylococcus species) and some pathogenic fungi (including Candida species) but use declined following reports of animal carcinogenicity. It has also been used for dying wood, silk, and paper, as well as a histological stain. Gentian Violet: A dye that is a mixture of violet rosanilinis with antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties. | organic chloride salt | anthelminthic drug; antibacterial agent; antifungal agent; antiseptic drug; histological dye |
| 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 |
| 4-octylphenol | 4-octylphenol : A member of the class of phenols that is phenol which is substituted at the para- position by an octyl group. 4-octylphenol: xenoestrogen | phenols | metabolite; surfactant; xenoestrogen |
| 9-benzyladenine | |||
| cladribine | organochlorine compound; purine 2'-deoxyribonucleoside | antineoplastic agent; immunosuppressive agent | |
| danazol | Danazol: A synthetic steroid with antigonadotropic and anti-estrogenic activities that acts as an anterior pituitary suppressant by inhibiting the pituitary output of gonadotropins. It possesses some androgenic properties. Danazol has been used in the treatment of endometriosis and some benign breast disorders. | 17beta-hydroxy steroid; terminal acetylenic compound | anti-estrogen; estrogen antagonist; geroprotector |
| metergoline | metergoline : An ergoline alkaloid that is the N-benzyloxycarbonyl derivative of lysergamine. A 5-HT2 antagonist. Also 5-HT1 antagonist and 5-HT1D ligand. Has moderate affinity for 5-HT6 and high affinity for 5-HT7. Metergoline: A dopamine agonist and serotonin antagonist. It has been used similarly to BROMOCRIPTINE as a dopamine agonist and also for MIGRAINE DISORDERS therapy. | carbamate ester; ergoline alkaloid | dopamine agonist; geroprotector; serotonergic antagonist |
| cannabichromene | 1-benzopyran | ||
| paclitaxel | Taxus: Genus of coniferous yew trees or shrubs, several species of which have medicinal uses. Notable is the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia, which is used to make the anti-neoplastic drug taxol (PACLITAXEL). | taxane diterpenoid; tetracyclic diterpenoid | antineoplastic agent; human metabolite; metabolite; microtubule-stabilising agent |
| substance p | peptide | neurokinin-1 receptor agonist; neurotransmitter; vasodilator agent | |
| eg 626 | phthalazinol: RN given refers to parent cpd; do not confuse with phthalazinol: 62054-23-3; thromboxane A2 antagonist | phthalazines | |
| paroxetine | paroxetine : A benzodioxole that consists of piperidine bearing 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yloxy)methyl and 4-fluorophenyl substituents at positions 3 and 4 respectively; the (3S,4R)-diastereomer. Highly potent and selective 5-HT uptake inhibitor that binds with high affinity to the serotonin transporter (Ki = 0.05 nM). Ki values are 1.1, 350 and 1100 nM for inhibition of [3H]-5-HT, [3H]-l-NA and [3H]-DA uptake respectively. Displays minimal affinity for alpha1-, alpha2- or beta-adrenoceptors, 5-HT2A, 5-HT1A, D2 or H1 receptors at concentrations below 1000 nM, however displays weak affinity for muscarinic ACh receptors (Ki = 42 nM). Antidepressant and anxiolytic in vivo. Paroxetine: A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of depression. | aromatic ether; benzodioxoles; organofluorine compound; piperidines | antidepressant; anxiolytic drug; hepatotoxic agent; P450 inhibitor; serotonin uptake inhibitor |
| lovastatin | lovastatin : A fatty acid ester that is mevastatin carrying an additional methyl group on the carbobicyclic skeleton. It is used in as an anticholesteremic drug and has been found in fungal species such as Aspergillus terreus and Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom). Lovastatin: A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. | delta-lactone; fatty acid ester; hexahydronaphthalenes; polyketide; statin (naturally occurring) | anticholesteremic drug; antineoplastic agent; Aspergillus metabolite; prodrug |
| enoximone | Enoximone: A selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor with vasodilating and positive inotropic activity that does not cause changes in myocardial oxygen consumption. It is used in patients with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE. | aromatic ketone | |
| piroximone | piroximone: structure in first source | ||
| 2-(2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl)-1h-imidazo(4,5-c)pyridine | 2-(2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl)-1H-imidazo(4,5-c)pyridine: RN & structure given in first source; RN given refers to parent cpd; closely related to sulmazole | imidazoles | |
| imazodan | imazodan: RN & structure given in first source; | ||
| nelfinavir | nelfinavir : An aryl sulfide that is used (as its mesylate salt) for treatment of HIV and also exhibits some anticancer properties. Nelfinavir: A potent HIV protease inhibitor. It is used in combination with other antiviral drugs in the treatment of HIV in both adults and children. | aryl sulfide; benzamides; organic heterobicyclic compound; phenols; secondary alcohol; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; HIV protease inhibitor |
| 4-phenylbenzoic acid | 4-phenylbenzoic acid: RN given refers to 4-carboxylic cpd | ||
| nitraquazone | nitraquazone: structure given in first source | ||
| bufrolin | bufrolin: inhibits the release of histamine; proposed for treatment of hay fever, asthma and skin allergies; minor descriptor (79-86); on line & INDEX MEDICUS search PHENANTHROLINES (79-86); RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
| phenylalanylphenylalanylamide | |||
| (6ar-trans)-isomer of tetrahydrocannabivarin 9 | |||
| cp 96345 | CP 96345: structure given in first source; potent nonpeptide antagonist of the substance P (NK1) receptor; CP 96344 is enantiomer of CP 96345 | ||
| sr 48968 | SR 48968: structure given in first source; neurokinin A antagonist; tachykinin receptor antagonist; SR 48965 is the inactive R-enantiomer of SR 48968 | ||
| 7,7-diphenyl-2-(1-imino-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)ethyl)perhydroisoindol-4-one | 7,7-diphenyl-2-(1-imino-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)ethyl)perhydroisoindol-4-one: structure given in first source; RP 68651 is the inactive (3aS,7aS)-isomer; substance P antagonist | ||
| senktide | |||
| tadalafil | benzodioxoles; pyrazinopyridoindole | EC 3.1.4.35 (3',5'-cyclic-GMP phosphodiesterase) inhibitor; vasodilator agent | |
| clofarabine | adenosines; organofluorine compound | antimetabolite; antineoplastic agent | |
| neurokinin a(4-10), tyr(5)-trp(6,8,9)-lys(10)- | neurokinin A(4-10), Tyr(5)-Trp(6,8,9)-Lys(10)-: tachykinin receptor antagonist | ||
| (2-methoxy-5-tetrazol-1-ylbenzyl)(2-phenylpiperidin-3-yl)amine | (2-methoxy-5-tetrazol-1-ylbenzyl)(2-phenylpiperidin-3-yl)amine: structure given in first source | ||
| y 590 | |||
| l 703606 | L 703606: structure given in first source | ||
| 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl n-acetyltryptophan | 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl N-acetyltryptophan: structure given in first source; substance P and neurokinin receptor antagonist | ||
| l 733060 | 3-((3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methyloxy)-2-phenylpiperidine: RN given refers to (2S-cis)-isomer; L-733,061 is pharmacologically inactive; structure in first source | piperidines | |
| docetaxel | hydrate; secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone | antineoplastic agent | |
| 9-(2-hydroxy-3-nonyl)adenine | (2R,3S)-EHNA : EHNA of absolute configuration 2R,3S. Selective inhibitor of cGMP-stimulated phosphodiesterase (PDE2) (IC50 = 0.8 - 4 mM). Also a potent inhibitor of adenosine deaminase. | EHNA | EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor; EC 3.5.4.4 (adenosine deaminase) inhibitor |
| 9-(2-hydroxy-3-nonyl)adenine | (2S,3R)-EHNA : EHNA of absolute configuration 2S,3R. | EHNA | |
| cilomilast | methoxybenzenes | ||
| rp 73401 | piclamilast : A monocarboxylic acid amide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3-(cyclopentyloxy)-4-methoxybenzoic acid with the primary amino group of 3,5-dichloropyridin-4-amine. piclamilast: an antiasthmatic agent and phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor; structure in first source | aromatic ether; benzamides; chloropyridine; monocarboxylic acid amide | anti-asthmatic drug; anti-inflammatory agent; bronchodilator agent; phosphodiesterase IV inhibitor |
| 8-methoxymethyl-3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine | 8-methoxymethyl-3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine: inhibitor of phosphodiesterase I | oxopurine | |
| ly 311727 | LY 311727: a potent & selective inhibitor of human non-pancreatic secretory phospholipase A2; structure given in first source | ||
| win 64821 | WIN 64821: a dimerized Trp-Phe condensate; structurally similar to verticillins and chaetocins; a nonpeptide neurokinin antagonist; structure given in first source; substance P antagonist | ||
| substance p, pro(9)- | substance P, Pro(9)-: RN given refers to the (L-Pro)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not available 3/91 | ||
| neurokinin a (4-10), nle(10)- | |||
| substance p, sar(9)-met(o2)(11)- | substance P, Sar(9)-Met(O2)(11)-: a neurokinin-1 receptor agonist | ||
| ranatachykinin a | ranatachykinin A: a tachykinin in frog (Rana catesbeiana) brain and intestine | ||
| sr 142806 | |||
| ritonavir | ritonavir : An L-valine derivative that is L-valinamide in which alpha-amino group has been acylated by a [(2-isopropyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methyl]methylcarbamoyl group and in which a hydrogen of the carboxamide amino group has been replaced by a (2R,4S,5S)-4-hydroxy-1,6-diphenyl-5-{[(1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]amino}hexan-2-yl group. A CYP3A inhibitor and antiretroviral drug from the protease inhibitor class used to treat HIV infection and AIDS, it is often used as a fixed-dose combination with another protease inhibitor, lopinavir. Also used in combination with dasabuvir sodium hydrate, ombitasvir and paritaprevir (under the trade name Viekira Pak) for treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infection as well as cirrhosis of the liver. Ritonavir: An HIV protease inhibitor that works by interfering with the reproductive cycle of HIV. It also inhibits CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A. | 1,3-thiazoles; carbamate ester; carboxamide; L-valine derivative; ureas | antiviral drug; environmental contaminant; HIV protease inhibitor; xenobiotic |
| saquinavir | saquinavir : An aspartic acid derivative obtained by formal condensation of the primary amino group of (2S,3R)-4-[(3S,4aS,8aS)-3-(tert-butylcarbamoyl)octahydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl]-3-hydroxy-1-phenylbutan-2-ylamine with the carboxy group of N(2)(-quinolin-2-ylcarbonyl)-L-asparagine. An inhibitor of HIV-1 protease. Saquinavir: An HIV protease inhibitor which acts as an analog of an HIV protease cleavage site. It is a highly specific inhibitor of HIV-1 and HIV-2 proteases, and also inhibits CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A. | L-asparagine derivative; quinolines | antiviral drug; HIV protease inhibitor |
| vinpocetine | vinpocetine: whole issue of Arzneim Forsch (23 articles) discuss this drug; Arzneim Forsch 26(10a);1976; RN given refers to parent cpd with unspecified isomeric designation | alkaloid | geroprotector |
| rolipram | (-)-rolipram : The (R)-enantiomer of rolipram. | rolipram | |
| diethylstilbestrol | diethylstilbestrol : An olefinic compound that is trans-hex-3-ene in which the hydrogens at positions 3 and 4 have been replaced by p-hydroxyphenyl groups. Diethylstilbestrol: A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed) | olefinic compound; polyphenol | antifungal agent; antineoplastic agent; autophagy inducer; calcium channel blocker; carcinogenic agent; EC 1.1.1.146 (11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase) inhibitor; EC 3.6.3.10 (H(+)/K(+)-exchanging ATPase) inhibitor; endocrine disruptor; xenoestrogen |
| roflumilast | aromatic ether; benzamides; chloropyridine; cyclopropanes; organofluorine compound | anti-asthmatic drug; phosphodiesterase IV inhibitor | |
| (1S,2R)-2-(octylamino)-1-[4-(propan-2-ylthio)phenyl]-1-propanol | alkylbenzene | ||
| hc 030031 | 2-(1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-7H-purin-7-yl)-N-(4-isopropylphenyl)acetamide: a TRPA1 channel blocker | ||
| 2-[[5-(3-chlorophenyl)-4-prop-2-enyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]thio]-1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone | aromatic ketone | ||
| enclomiphene | Enclomiphene: The trans or (E)-isomer of clomiphene. | ||
| tamoxifen | stilbenoid; tertiary amino compound | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; bone density conservation agent; EC 1.2.3.1 (aldehyde oxidase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; estrogen antagonist; estrogen receptor antagonist; estrogen receptor modulator | |
| hc-067047 | HC-067047: a TRPA1 antagonist; structure in first source | ||
| 4,5-dihydro-6-(4-(imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-5-methyl-3(2h)-pyridazinone | 4,5-dihydro-6-(4-(imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-5-methyl-3(2H)-pyridazinone: RN & structure given in first source | ||
| rn 1734 | RN 1734: a TRPV4 antagonist; structure in first source | ||
| ginkgetin | ginkgetin : A biflavonoid that is the 7,4'-dimethyl ether derivative of amentoflavone. Isolated from Ginkgo biloba and Dioon, it exhibits anti-HSV-1, antineoplastic and inhibitory activities towards arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase 2. ginkgetin: from Cephalotaxus drupacea; biflavone; active against HSV-1; structure given in first source | biflavonoid; hydroxyflavone; methoxyflavone; ring assembly | anti-HSV-1 agent; antineoplastic agent; cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; EC 1.13.11.34 (arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase) inhibitor; metabolite |
| montelukast | montelukast: a leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist | aliphatic sulfide; monocarboxylic acid; quinolines | anti-arrhythmia drug; anti-asthmatic drug; leukotriene antagonist |
| amentoflavone | biflavonoid; hydroxyflavone; ring assembly | angiogenesis inhibitor; antiviral agent; cathepsin B inhibitor; P450 inhibitor; plant metabolite | |
| sciadopitysin | sciadopitysin : A biflavonoid that is a 7, 4', 4'''-trimethyl ether derivative of amentoflavone. sciadopitysin: biflavonoid from Taxus celebica & Ginkgo biloba | biflavonoid; hydroxyflavone; methoxyflavone; ring assembly | bone density conservation agent; platelet aggregation inhibitor |
| cyclosporine | ramihyphin A: one of the metabolites produced by Fusarium sp. S-435; RN given refers to cpd with unknown MF | homodetic cyclic peptide | anti-asthmatic drug; anticoronaviral agent; antifungal agent; antirheumatic drug; carcinogenic agent; dermatologic drug; EC 3.1.3.16 (phosphoprotein phosphatase) inhibitor; geroprotector; immunosuppressive agent; metabolite |
| indolidan | indolidan: structure given in first source | ||
| cp 99994 | 3-(2-methoxybenzylamino)-2-phenylpiperidine: selective NK(1) receptor antagonist; CP-100263 is the inactive enantiomer | ||
| neurokinin a | Neurokinin A: A mammalian neuropeptide of 10 amino acids that belongs to the tachykinin family. It is similar in structure and action to SUBSTANCE P and NEUROKININ B with the ability to excite neurons, dilate blood vessels, and contract smooth muscles, such as those in the BRONCHI. | ||
| neurokinin b | Neurokinin B: A mammalian neuropeptide of 10 amino acids that belongs to the tachykinin family. It is similar in structure and action to SUBSTANCE P and NEUROKININ A with the ability to excite neurons, dilate blood vessels, and contract smooth muscles, such as those in the URINARY BLADDER and UTERUS. | polypeptide | |
| sb 223412 | SB 223412: SB-223412 is the (S)-(-)-isomer; RN given for (S)-isomer; structure in first source | ||
| seglitide | seglitide: more potent than somatostatin for inhibition of insulin, glucagon & growth hormone release; used experimentally in treatment of Alzheimer's disease; somatostatin receptor antagonist | ||
| vinorelbine | acetate ester; methyl ester; organic heteropentacyclic compound; organic heterotetracyclic compound; ring assembly; vinca alkaloid | antineoplastic agent; photosensitizing agent | |
| cannabigerol | cannabigerol : A member of the class of resorcinols that is resorcinol which is substituted by a (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl group at position 2 and by a pentyl group at position 5. It is a natural product found in Cannabis sativa and Helichrysum species. cannabigerol: RN given refers to (E)-isomer; structure given in first source | phytocannabinoid; resorcinols | anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; antioxidant; appetite enhancer; cannabinoid receptor agonist; neuroprotective agent; plant metabolite |
| oxiconazole | oxiconazole : An oxime O-ether that is the 2,4-dichlorobenzyl ether of the oxime obtained by formal condensation of hydroxylamine with the carbonyl group of acetopnenone in which the phenyl group is substituted by chlorines at positions 2 and 4, and in which one of the hydrogens of the methyl group is replaced by a 1H-imidazol-1-yl group. An antifungal agent, it is used (generally as the nitrate salt) in creams and powders for the topical treatment of fungal skin infections. oxiconazole: RN given refers to parent cpd(Z)-isomer; structure given in first source | conazole antifungal drug; dichlorobenzene; imidazole antifungal drug; imidazoles; oxime O-ether | antiinfective agent |
| bemoradan | bemoradan: RN & structure given in first source | ||
| indinavir sulfate | Indinavir: A potent and specific HIV protease inhibitor that appears to have good oral bioavailability. | dicarboxylic acid diamide; N-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine; piperazinecarboxamide | HIV protease inhibitor |
| 1,3-dihydro-7,8-dimethyl-2h-imidazo(4,5-b)quinolin-2-one | 1,3-dihydro-7,8-dimethyl-2H-imidazo(4,5-b)quinolin-2-one: structure given in first source | ||
| gr 94800 | GR 94800: a selective NK2 heptapeptide antagonist | ||
| biphalin | biphalin: enkephalin dimer; two fragments of Ala(2)-enkephalin are connected by a diamine bridge to form above cpd; structure given in first source | ||
| netupitant | netupitant : A monocarboxylic acid amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-2-methylpropanoic acid with the secondary amino group of N-methyl-4-(2-methylphenyl)-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-amine; an antiemetic used in combination with palonosetron hydrochloride (under the trade name Akynzeo) to treat nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy. netupitant: orally active neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist | aminopyridine; monocarboxylic acid amide; N-alkylpiperazine; N-arylpiperazine; organofluorine compound; toluenes | antiemetic; neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist |
| gw 1929 | GW 1929: activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma; structure in first source | benzophenones | |
| sb 222200 | quinolines | ||
| sb 218795 | SB 218795: structure in first source | quinolines | |
| N-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-6-chloro-4-quinazolinamine | quinazolines | ||
| substance p (6-11), tyr(6)-d-phe(7)-d-his(9)- | substance P (6-11), Tyr(6)-D-Phe(7)-D-His(9)-: substance P antagonist | ||
| vofopitant | |||
| pmx 53 | |||
| pd 154075 | PD 154075: a non-peptide tachykinin NK1 receptor antagonist; structure given in first source | ||
| edotecarin | |||
| (2s,3s)-2-phenyl-3-((5-trifluoromethoxy-2-methoxy)benzylamino)piperidine | (2S,3S)-2-phenyl-3-((5-trifluoromethoxy-2-methoxy)benzylamino)piperidine: structure given in first source | ||
| men 11558 | |||
| vestipitant | |||
| ci 1044 | CI 1044: inhibits PDE4; structure in first source | ||
| ly 306740 | LY 306740: LY-307679 is the inactive enantiomer | ||
| sdz nkt 343 | SDZ NKT 343: structure in first source | ||
| orvepitant | |||
| zd 6021 | ZD 6021: structure in first source | ||
| proanthocyanidin a1 | procyanidin A1: from aqueous extract of peanut skin; structure in first source | flavonoid oligomer | |
| t 1032 | T 1032: a cyclic GMP phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| men 11420 | |||
| pexacerfont | pyrazolopyridine | ||
| tak 637 | TAK 637: structure in first source | ||
| sr 144190 | SR 144190: structure in first source | ||
| casopitant | piperidines | ||
| nkp 608 | |||
| dnk 333 | DNK 333: a dual neurokinin NK1/NK2 receptor antagonist; structure in first source | ||
| 4-n-butyl-1-(4-(2-methylphenyl)-4-oxo-1-butyl)-piperidine hydrogen chloride | |||
| rolapitant | azaspiro compound; ether; organofluorine compound; piperidines; pyrrolidin-2-ones | antiemetic; neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist | |
| spiroquinazoline | spiroquinazoline: isolated from the fungus Aspergillus flavipes; structure given in first source; substance P antagonist | ||
| ditryptophenaline | ditryptophenaline: structure in first source | ||
| way 207024 | |||
| ibodutant | 6-methylbenzo(b)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (1-(2-phenyl-((1-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethyl)piperidin-4-ylmethyl)carbamoyl)ethylcarbamoyl)cyclophenyl)amide: a tachykinin NK2 receptor antagonist; structure in first source | ||
| cannabidivarin | cannabidivarin: from Cannabis sativa | monoterpenoid | |
| losartan potassium | Erythropoietin: Glycoprotein hormone, secreted chiefly by the KIDNEY in the adult and the LIVER in the FETUS, that acts on erythroid stem cells of the BONE MARROW to stimulate proliferation and differentiation. | ||
| (2R,3S)-EHNA hydrochloride | (2R,3S)-EHNA hydrochloride : A hydrochloride salt obtained by reaction of (2R,3S)-EHNA with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. Selective inhibitor of cGMP-stimulated phosphodiesterase (PDE2) (IC50 = 0.8 - 4 mM). Also a potent inhibitor of adenosine deaminase. | hydrochloride | EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor; EC 3.5.4.4 (adenosine deaminase) inhibitor |
| pf 04217903 | quinolines | ||
| 3-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-6-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazine | triazoles | ||
| gsk 1016790a | GSK1016790A : A tertiary carboxamide that is piperazine in which one of the amino groups has undergone condensation with the carboxy group of N-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)sulfonyl]-L-serine, while the other has undergone condensation with the carboxy group of N-(1-benzothiophen-2-ylcarbonyl)-L-leucine. It is a cell-permeable, potent and selective agonist of the TRPV4 (transient receptor potential vanilloid 4) channel. | 1-benzothiophenes; aromatic primary alcohol; dichlorobenzene; N-acylpiperazine; sulfonamide; tertiary carboxamide | TRPV4 agonist |
| serlopitant | |||
| pf-04418948 | 1-(4-fluorobenzoyl)-3-(((6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)oxy)methyl)azetidine-3-carboxylic acid: structure in first source | ||
| nitd 609 | NITD 609: an antimalarial and coccidiostat; structure in first source | ||
| an2728 | crisaborole : A member of the class of benzoxaboroles that is 5-hydroxy-1,3-dihydro-2,1-benzoxaborole in which the phenolic hydrogen has been replaced by a 4-cyanophenyl group. A phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor that is used for treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children and adults. crisaborole: NSAID, Dermatologic Agent; structure in first source | aromatic ether; benzoxaborole; nitrile | antipsoriatic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; phosphodiesterase IV inhibitor |
| phosphomannopentaose sulfate | phosphomannopentaose sulfate: structure in first source | ||
| cc-115 | 1-ethyl-7-(2-methyl-6-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)pyridin-3-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino(2,3-b)pyrazin-2(1H)-one: an mTOR kinase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| chf6001 | tanimilast: a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| cyclic gmp | 3',5'-cyclic GMP : A 3',5'-cyclic purine nucleotide in which the purine nucleobase is specified as guanidine. Cyclic GMP: Guanosine cyclic 3',5'-(hydrogen phosphate). A guanine nucleotide containing one phosphate group which is esterified to the sugar moiety in both the 3'- and 5'-positions. It is a cellular regulatory agent and has been described as a second messenger. Its levels increase in response to a variety of hormones, including acetylcholine, insulin, and oxytocin and it has been found to activate specific protein kinases. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) | 3',5'-cyclic purine nucleotide; guanyl ribonucleotide | Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; plant metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
| sildenafil | sildenafil : A pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one having a methyl substituent at the 1-position, a propyl substituent at the 3-position and a 2-ethoxy-5-[(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)sulfonyl]phenyl group at the 5-position. | piperazines; pyrazolopyrimidine; sulfonamide | EC 3.1.4.35 (3',5'-cyclic-GMP phosphodiesterase) inhibitor; vasodilator agent |
| zaprinast | zaprinast: anaphylaxis inhibitor; structure | triazolopyrimidines | |
| vardenafil | vardenafil : The sulfonamide resulting from formal condensation of the sulfo group of 4-ethoxy-3-(5-methyl-7-propylimidazo[5,1-f][1,2,4]triazin-4(1H)-one-2-yl)benzenesulfonic acid and the secondary amino group of 4-ethylpiperazine. | imidazotriazine; N-alkylpiperazine; N-sulfonylpiperazine | EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor; vasodilator agent |
| Imidazosagatriazinone | pyrazolopyrimidine | ||
| bl 4162a | anagrelide : A 1,5-dihydroimidazo[2,1-]quinazoline having an oxo substituent at the 2-position and chloro substituents at the 6- and 7-positions. anagrelide: imidazoquinazoline derivative which lowers platelet count probably by inhibiting thrombopoiesis and reduces platelet aggregation; used for thrombocythemia; structure in first source | imidazoquinazoline | anticoagulant; antifibrinolytic drug; cardiovascular drug; platelet aggregation inhibitor |
| 1,5-dihydro-7-(1-piperidinyl)-imidazo(2,1-b)quinazolin-2(3h)-one | 1,5-dihydro-7-(1-piperidinyl)-imidazo(2,1-b)quinazolin-2(3H)-one: a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation | ||
| aprepitant | aprepitant : A morpholine-based antiemetic, which is or the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. Aprepitant is a selective high-affinity antagonist of human substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptors. Aprepitant: A morpholine neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist that is used in the management of nausea and vomiting caused by DRUG THERAPY, and for the prevention of POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA AND VOMITING. | (trifluoromethyl)benzenes; cyclic acetal; morpholines; triazoles | antidepressant; antiemetic; neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist; peripheral nervous system drug; substance P receptor antagonist |
| quazinone | |||
| lixazinone | lixazinone: structure given in first source | ||
| l 742694 | L 742694: a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist; structure given in first source | ||
| 6-((3s,4s)-4-methyl-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)-1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-4-yl)-1,5-dihydro-4h-pyrazolo(3,4-d)pyrimidin-4-one | |||
| bay 60-7550 |