Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell or an organism (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a corticosterone stimulus. Corticosterone is a 21 carbon steroid hormone of the corticosteroid type, produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands. In many species, corticosterone is the principal glucocorticoid, involved in regulation of fuel metabolism, immune reactions, and stress responses. [PMID:15240347]
Corticosterone, a major glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, plays a critical role in mediating the body's response to stress. Upon release, corticosterone binds to glucocorticoid receptors (GRs), which are found in various tissues throughout the body, including the brain, liver, and immune system. This binding initiates a cascade of intracellular signaling events, leading to a wide range of physiological responses.
The primary function of corticosterone is to maintain homeostasis and adapt to stressful situations. When an organism encounters a stressor, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is activated. This activation leads to the release of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) from the hypothalamus, which stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then travels to the adrenal glands, where it triggers the synthesis and release of corticosterone.
Once in the bloodstream, corticosterone exerts its effects by binding to GRs. These receptors can be found in both the cytoplasm and the nucleus of target cells. Upon binding, GRs undergo conformational changes and translocate to the nucleus, where they interact with DNA. This interaction results in the regulation of gene expression, leading to changes in protein synthesis.
Corticosterone's effects on gene expression are diverse and depend on the specific target tissue. In the brain, corticosterone plays a crucial role in regulating mood, cognition, and memory. It can enhance the formation of new memories, but also promote anxiety and depression in high levels. In the liver, corticosterone stimulates gluconeogenesis, the process of converting non-carbohydrate sources into glucose, and glycogen synthesis. This helps to maintain blood glucose levels during stressful periods.
In the immune system, corticosterone is involved in regulating immune responses. It acts as an immunosuppressant, suppressing the activity of immune cells, such as lymphocytes. This effect is particularly important in preventing excessive inflammatory responses during periods of stress.
The response to corticosterone is tightly regulated to ensure proper adaptation to stressful situations. Negative feedback mechanisms exist to prevent excessive cortisol production. Once corticosterone levels rise, they trigger a cascade of events that suppress the HPA axis, limiting further cortisol release. This feedback loop ensures that corticosterone levels remain within a healthy range.
Chronic stress, however, can disrupt this delicate balance, leading to prolonged elevations of corticosterone. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health, contributing to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and impaired immune function. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of corticosterone action and its regulation is crucial for developing strategies to manage stress and promote well-being.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type 1 | A 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P14060] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Histone deacetylase 6 | A histone deacetylase 6 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9UBN7] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Vasopressin V1a receptor | A vasopressin V1a receptor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P37288] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] B | An amine oxidase [flavin-containing] B that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P27338] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Catechol O-methyltransferase | A catechol O-methyltransferase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P21964] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Tyrosine 3-monooxygenase | A tyrosine 3-monooxygenase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P07101] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Proto-oncogene c-Fos | A protein c-Fos that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P01100] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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gamma-aminobutyric acid | gamma-aminobutyric acid : A gamma-amino acid that is butanoic acid with the amino substituent located at C-4. gamma-Aminobutyric Acid: The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. | amino acid zwitterion; gamma-amino acid; monocarboxylic acid | human metabolite; neurotransmitter; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite; signalling molecule |
butyric acid | butyrate : A short-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of butyric acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. butyric acid : A straight-chain saturated fatty acid that is butane in which one of the terminal methyl groups has been oxidised to a carboxy group. Butyric Acid: A four carbon acid, CH3CH2CH2COOH, with an unpleasant odor that occurs in butter and animal fat as the glycerol ester. | fatty acid 4:0; straight-chain saturated fatty acid | human urinary metabolite; Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite |
1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine | 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine : A tetrahydropyridine that is 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine substituted by a methyl group at position 1 and a phenyl group at position 4. 1-Methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine: A dopaminergic neurotoxic compound which produces irreversible clinical, chemical, and pathological alterations that mimic those found in Parkinson disease. | methylpyridines; phenylpyridine; tetrahydropyridine | neurotoxin |
4'-bromoflavone | 4'-bromoflavone: structure in first source | ||
7,8-dihydroxyflavone | 7,8-dihydroxyflavone : A dihydroxyflavone that is flavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 7 and 8. A dihydroxyflavone that is flavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 7 and 8. A naturally occurring flavonoid produced by several plants, including the weed Tridax procumbens (coalbuttons or tridax daisy) and the tree Godmania aesculifolia, In animal models, it has shown efficacy against several diseases of the nervous system, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's. | dihydroxyflavone | antidepressant; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; plant metabolite; tropomyosin-related kinase B receptor agonist |
7-hydroxyflavanone | 7-hydroxyflavanone : A monohydroxyflavanone that is flavanone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 7. 7-hydroxyflavanone: structure given in first source | monohydroxyflavanone | |
oxyquinoline | Oxyquinoline: An antiseptic with mild fungistatic, bacteriostatic, anthelmintic, and amebicidal action. It is also used as a reagent and metal chelator, as a carrier for radio-indium for diagnostic purposes, and its halogenated derivatives are used in addition as topical anti-infective agents and oral antiamebics. quinolin-8-ol : A monohydroxyquinoline that is quinoline substituted by a hydroxy group at position 8. Its fungicidal properties are used for the control of grey mould on vines and tomatoes. | monohydroxyquinoline | antibacterial agent; antifungal agrochemical; antiseptic drug; iron chelator |
azobenzene | (E)-azobenzene : The (E)-isomer of azobenzene. (Z)-azobenzene : The (Z)-isomer of azobenzene. azobenzene : A molecule whose structure comprises two phenyl rings linked by a N=N double bond; the parent compound of the azobenzene class of compounds. azobenzene: photosensor molecule known to undergo reversible isomerization from trans to cis on illumination with photons of appropriate wavelength; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure | azobenzenes | |
bufexamac | bufexamac : A hydroxamic acid derived from phenylacetamide in which the benzene moiety is substituted at C-4 by a butoxy group. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Bufexamac: A benzeneacetamide with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic action. It is administered topically, orally, or rectally. | aromatic ether; hydroxamic acid | antipyretic; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
caffeine | purine alkaloid; trimethylxanthine | adenosine A2A receptor antagonist; adenosine receptor antagonist; adjuvant; central nervous system stimulant; diuretic; EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; food additive; fungal metabolite; geroprotector; human blood serum metabolite; mouse metabolite; mutagen; plant metabolite; psychotropic drug; ryanodine receptor agonist; xenobiotic | |
verapamil | 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-{[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl](methyl)amino}-2-(propan-2-yl)pentanenitrile : A tertiary amino compound that is 3,4-dimethoxyphenylethylamine in which the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen are replaced by a methyl group and a 4-cyano-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-methylhexyl group. verapamil : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dexverapamil and (S)-verapamil. An L-type calcium channel blocker of the phenylalkylamine class, it is used (particularly as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmia, and as a preventive medication for migraine. Verapamil: A calcium channel blocker that is a class IV anti-arrhythmia agent. | aromatic ether; nitrile; polyether; tertiary amino compound | |
celecoxib | organofluorine compound; pyrazoles; sulfonamide; toluenes | cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; geroprotector; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug | |
chelerythrine | chelerythrine : A benzophenanthridine alkaloid isolated from the root of Zanthoxylum simulans, Chelidonium majus L., and other Papaveraceae. | benzophenanthridine alkaloid; organic cation | antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor |
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 |
clioquinol | 5-chloro-7-iodoquinolin-8-ol : A monohydroxyquinoline that is quinolin-8-ol in which the hydrogens at positions 5 and 7 are replaced by chlorine and iodine, respectively. It has antibacterial and atifungal properties, and is used in creams for the treatment of skin infections. It has also been investigated as a chelator of copper and zinc ions for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Clioquinol: A potentially neurotoxic 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative long used as a topical anti-infective, intestinal antiamebic, and vaginal trichomonacide. The oral preparation has been shown to cause subacute myelo-optic neuropathy and has been banned worldwide. | monohydroxyquinoline; organochlorine compound; organoiodine compound | antibacterial agent; antifungal agent; antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; antiprotozoal drug; chelator; copper chelator |
clonidine | clonidine (amino form) : A clonidine that is 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 2,6-dichlorophenyl group. Clonidine: An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. | clonidine; imidazoline | |
danthron | chrysazin : A dihydroxyanthraquinone that is anthracene-9,10-dione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 8. danthron: structure | dihydroxyanthraquinone | apoptosis inducer; plant metabolite |
valproic acid | valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem. Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. | branched-chain fatty acid; branched-chain saturated fatty acid | anticonvulsant; antimanic drug; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; GABA agent; neuroprotective agent; psychotropic drug; teratogenic agent |
donepezil | 2-[(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)methyl]-5,6-dimethoxyindan-1-one : A member of the class of indanones that is 5,6-dimethoxyindan-1-one which is substituted at position 2 by an (N-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)methyl group. donepezil : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-donepezil. A centrally acting reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase cortical acetylcholine. Donepezil: An indan and piperidine derivative that acts as a selective and reversible inhibitor of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE. Donepezil is highly selective for the central nervous system and is used in the management of mild to moderate DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE. | aromatic ether; indanones; piperidines; racemate | EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor; nootropic agent |
ebselen | ebselen : A benzoselenazole that is 1,2-benzoselenazol-3-one carrying an additional phenyl substituent at position 2. Acts as a mimic of glutathione peroxidase. | benzoselenazole | anti-inflammatory drug; antibacterial agent; anticoronaviral agent; antifungal agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor; EC 1.13.11.34 (arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase) inhibitor; EC 1.3.1.8 [acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (NADP(+))] inhibitor; EC 1.8.1.12 (trypanothione-disulfide reductase) inhibitor; EC 2.5.1.7 (UDP-N-acetylglucosamine 1-carboxyvinyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.3.25 (inositol-phosphate phosphatase) inhibitor; EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor; EC 3.5.4.1 (cytosine deaminase) inhibitor; EC 5.1.3.2 (UDP-glucose 4-epimerase) inhibitor; enzyme mimic; ferroptosis inhibitor; genotoxin; hepatoprotective agent; neuroprotective agent; radical scavenger |
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 |
fentanyl | fentanyl : A monocarboxylic acid amide resulting from the formal condensation of the aryl amino group of N-phenyl-1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-amine with propanoic acid. Fentanyl: A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078) | anilide; monocarboxylic acid amide; piperidines | adjuvant; anaesthesia adjuvant; anaesthetic; intravenous anaesthetic; mu-opioid receptor agonist; opioid analgesic |
fluconazole | fluconazole : A member of the class of triazoles that is propan-2-ol substituted at position 1 and 3 by 1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl groups and at position 2 by a 2,4-difluorophenyl group. It is an antifungal drug used for the treatment of mucosal candidiasis and for systemic infections including systemic candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, and cryptococcosis. Fluconazole: Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. | conazole antifungal drug; difluorobenzene; tertiary alcohol; triazole antifungal drug | environmental contaminant; P450 inhibitor; xenobiotic |
harmaline | harmaline : A harmala alkaloid in which the harman skeleton is methoxy-substituted at C-7 and has been reduced across the 3,4 bond. Harmaline: A beta-carboline alkaloid isolated from seeds of PEGANUM. | harmala alkaloid | oneirogen |
beta-thujaplicin | beta-thujaplicin : A monoterpenoid that is cyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2 and an isopropyl group at position 4. Isolated from Thuja plicata and Chamaecyparis obtusa, it exhibits antimicrobial activities. beta-thujaplicin: structure | cyclic ketone; enol; monoterpenoid | antibacterial agent; antifungal agent; antineoplastic agent; antiplasmodial drug; plant metabolite |
phenelzine | Phenelzine: One of the MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS used to treat DEPRESSION; PHOBIC DISORDERS; and PANIC. | primary amine | |
iproniazid | carbohydrazide; pyridines | ||
4-(dimethylamino)-n-(7-(hydroxyamino)-7-oxoheptyl)benzamide | 4-(dimethylamino)-N-(7-(hydroxyamino)-7-oxoheptyl)benzamide: structure in first source 4-(dimethylamino)-N-[7-(hydroxyamino)-7-oxoheptyl]benzamide : A benzamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-(dimethylamino)benzoic acid with the amino group of 7-amino-N-hydroxyheptanamide. It is a potent inhibitor of histone deacetylases and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in several human cancer cell lines. | benzamides; hydroxamic acid; secondary carboxamide; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
vitamin k 3 | Vitamin K 3: A synthetic naphthoquinone without the isoprenoid side chain and biological activity, but can be converted to active vitamin K2, menaquinone, after alkylation in vivo. | 1,4-naphthoquinones; vitamin K | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor; human urinary metabolite; nutraceutical |
3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium | 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium : An organic cation that is phenothiazin-5-ium substituted by dimethylamino groups at positions 3 and 7. The chloride salt is the histological dye 'methylene blue'. | organic cation | |
moclobemide | moclobemide : A member of the class of benzamides that is benzamide substituted by a chloro group at position 4 and a 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethyl group at the nitrogen atom. It acts as a reversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor and is used in the treatment of depression. Moclobemide: A reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase type A; (RIMA); (see MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS) that has antidepressive properties. | benzamides; monochlorobenzenes; morpholines | antidepressant; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
entinostat | benzamides; carbamate ester; primary amino compound; pyridines; substituted aniline | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor | |
clorgyline | clorgyline : An aromatic ether that is the 2,4-dichlorophenyl ether of 3-aminopropan-1-ol in which the nitrogen is substituted by a methyl group and a prop-1-yn-3-yl group. A monoamine oxidase inhibitor, it was formerly used as an antidepressant. Clorgyline: An antidepressive agent and monoamine oxidase inhibitor related to PARGYLINE. | aromatic ether; dichlorobenzene; terminal acetylenic compound; tertiary amino compound | antidepressant; EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor |
masoprocol | nordihydroguaretic acid: antioxidant compound found in the creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) | catechols; lignan; tetrol | antioxidant; ferroptosis inhibitor; geroprotector; plant metabolite |
quinone | 1,4-benzoquinone : The simplest member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones, obtained by the formal oxidation of hydroquinone to the corresponding diketone. It is a metabolite of benzene. benzoquinone : The simplest members of the class of benzoquinones, consisting of cyclohexadiene which is substituted by two oxo groups. quinone : Compounds having a fully conjugated cyclic dione structure, such as that of benzoquinones, derived from aromatic compounds by conversion of an even number of -CH= groups into -C(=O)- groups with any necessary rearrangement of double bonds (polycyclic and heterocyclic analogues are included). | 1,4-benzoquinones | cofactor; human xenobiotic metabolite; mouse metabolite |
pargyline | Pargyline: A monoamine oxidase inhibitor with antihypertensive properties. | aromatic amine | |
4-phenylbutyric acid | 4-phenylbutyric acid : A monocarboxylic acid the structure of which is that of butyric acid substituted with a phenyl group at C-4. It is a histone deacetylase inhibitor that displays anticancer activity. It inhibits cell proliferation, invasion and migration and induces apoptosis in glioma cells. It also inhibits protein isoprenylation, depletes plasma glutamine, increases production of foetal haemoglobin through transcriptional activation of the gamma-globin gene and affects hPPARgamma activation. 4-phenylbutyric acid: RN refers to the parent cpd | monocarboxylic acid | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; prodrug |
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 |
pomiferin | pomiferin: structure in first source | isoflavanones | |
ppm 18 | naphthoquinone | ||
primaquine | primaquine : An N-substituted diamine that is pentane-1,4-diamine substituted by a 6-methoxyquinolin-8-yl group at the N(4) position. It is a drug used in the treatment of malaria and Pneumocystis pneumonia. Primaquine: An aminoquinoline that is given by mouth to produce a radical cure and prevent relapse of vivax and ovale malarias following treatment with a blood schizontocide. It has also been used to prevent transmission of falciparum malaria by those returning to areas where there is a potential for re-introduction of malaria. Adverse effects include anemias and GI disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeia, 30th ed, p404) | aminoquinoline; aromatic ether; N-substituted diamine | antimalarial |
propranolol | propranolol : A propanolamine that is propan-2-ol substituted by a propan-2-ylamino group at position 1 and a naphthalen-1-yloxy group at position 3. Propranolol: A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs. | naphthalenes; propanolamine; secondary amine | anti-arrhythmia drug; antihypertensive agent; anxiolytic drug; beta-adrenergic antagonist; environmental contaminant; human blood serum metabolite; vasodilator agent; xenobiotic |
pyroxamide | aromatic amide | ||
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 |
suberoyl bis-hydroxamic acid | suberoyl bis-hydroxamic acid: antineoplastic, Histone Deacetylase inhibitor | hydroxamic acid | |
scriptaid | scriptide: provokes translocation of GLUT4 to increase glucose uptake; structure in first source | isoquinolines | |
carbamylhydrazine | carbamylhydrazine: RN given refers to parent cpd | carbohydrazide; monocarboxylic acid amide; one-carbon compound; ureas | |
4-phenylbutyric acid, sodium salt | sodium phenylbutyrate : The organic sodium salt of 4-phenylbutyric acid. A prodrug for phenylacetate, it is used to treat urea cycle disorders. | organic sodium salt | EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; geroprotector; neuroprotective agent; orphan drug; prodrug |
fenofibrate | benzochromenone; delta-lactone; naphtho-alpha-pyrone | platelet aggregation inhibitor; Sir2 inhibitor | |
imatinib | aromatic amine; benzamides; N-methylpiperazine; pyridines; pyrimidines | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; tyrosine kinase inhibitor | |
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 |
2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine | 2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine : A member of the class of cyclopropanes carrying amino and phenyl substituents at positions 1 and 2 respectively. | benzenes; cyclopropanes; primary amine | |
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 |
tyramine | monoamine molecular messenger; primary amino compound; tyramines | EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor; Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; neurotransmitter | |
zonisamide | zonisamide : A 1,2-benzoxazole compound having a sulfamoylmethyl substituent at the 3-position. Zonisamide: A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. | 1,2-benzoxazoles; sulfonamide | anticonvulsant; antioxidant; central nervous system drug; protective agent; T-type calcium channel blocker |
dextroamphetamine | (S)-amphetamine : A 1-phenylpropan-2-amine that has S configuration. Dextroamphetamine: The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. | 1-phenylpropan-2-amine | adrenergic agent; adrenergic uptake inhibitor; dopamine uptake inhibitor; dopaminergic agent; neurotoxin; sympathomimetic agent |
p-dimethylaminoazobenzene | p-Dimethylaminoazobenzene: A reagent used mainly to induce experimental liver cancer. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, p. 89) published in 1985, this compound may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed) | azobenzenes | |
ficusin | Ficusin: A naturally occurring furocoumarin, found in PSORALEA. After photoactivation with UV radiation, it binds DNA via single and double-stranded cross-linking. psoralen : The simplest member of the class of psoralens that is 7H-furo[3,2-g]chromene having a keto group at position 7. It has been found in plants like Psoralea corylifolia and Ficus salicifolia. | psoralens | plant metabolite |
alizarin | dihydroxyanthraquinone | chromophore; dye; plant metabolite | |
purpurin | purpurin : A trihydroxyanthraquinone derived from anthracene by substitution with oxo groups at C-9 and C-10 and with hydroxy groups at C-1, C-2 and C-4. purpurin: from Rubiaceae plants; structure in first source | trihydroxyanthraquinone | biological pigment; histological dye; plant metabolite |
1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone | 1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone: structure given in first source quinizarin : A dihydroxyanthraquinone having the two hydroxy substituents at the 1- and 4-positions; formally derived from anthraquinone by replacement of two hydrogen atoms by hydroxy groups | dihydroxyanthraquinone | dye |
2,6-dihydroxyanthraquinone | 2,6-dihydroxyanthraquinone: structure given in first source anthraflavic acid : A dihydroxyanthraquinone that is anthracene substituted by hydroxy groups at C-3 and C-7 and oxo groups at C-9 and C-10. | dihydroxyanthraquinone | antimutagen; plant metabolite |
8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid | 8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
phthalimide | phthalimide : A dicarboximide that is 2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole substituted by oxo groups at positions 1 and 3. phthalimide: RN given refers to parent cpd | phthalimides | |
phthalide | 2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one : A gamma-lactone that is 1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran in which the hydrogens at position 1 are replaced by an oxo group. isobenzofuranone : A 2-benzofuran containing one or more oxo groups. | 2-benzofurans; gamma-lactone | |
aminacrine | 9-aminoacridine : An aminoacridine that is acridine in which the hydrogen at position 9 is replaced by an amino group. A fluorescent dyd and topical antiseptic agent, it is used (usually as the hydrochloride salt) in eye drops for the treatment of superficial eye infections. Aminacrine: A highly fluorescent anti-infective dye used clinically as a topical antiseptic and experimentally as a mutagen, due to its interaction with DNA. It is also used as an intracellular pH indicator. | aminoacridines; primary amino compound | acid-base indicator; antiinfective agent; antiseptic drug; fluorescent dye; MALDI matrix material; mutagen |
1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline | 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline: RN given refers to cpd with locants as specified | isoquinolines | |
isatin | tribulin: endogenous MONOAMINE OXIDASE inhibitory activity extractable into ethyl acetate found in brain and many mammalian tissues and fluids; ISATIN is a major component; produced in excess following alcohol withdrawal; | indoledione | EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
xanthenes | Xanthenes: Compounds with three aromatic rings in linear arrangement with an OXYGEN in the center ring. | xanthene | |
1,4-naphthoquinone | 1,4-naphthoquinone : The parent structure of the family of 1,4-naphthoquinones, in which the oxo groups of the quinone moiety are at positions 1 and 4 of the naphthalene ring. Derivatives have pharmacological properties. naphthoquinone : A polycyclic aromatic ketone metabolite of naphthalene. | 1,4-naphthoquinones | |
4-aminodiphenyl ether | |||
n-phenethylpiperidine | |||
phenylbenzoquinone | phenylbenzoquinone: RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
aloe emodin | Aloe emodin : A dihydroxyanthraquinone that is chrysazin carrying a hydroxymethyl group at position 3. It has been isolated from plant species of the genus Aloe. aloe emodin: structure distinct from emodin; this does not mean emodin from aloe | aromatic primary alcohol; dihydroxyanthraquinone | antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite |
flavanone | flavanone : The simplest member of the class of flavanones that consists of flavan bearing an oxo substituent at position 4. flavanone: RN given refers to cpd with unspecified isomeric designation; structure in first source | flavanones | |
4-chromone | 4-chromone: structure given in first source chromone : The simplest member of the class of chromones that is 4H-chromene with an oxo group at position 4. | chromones; enone | |
benzohydroxamic acid | |||
angelicin | angelicin: used as tranquillizer; sedative; or anticonvulsant; structure | furanocoumarin | |
flavone | flavone : The simplest member of the class of flavones that consists of 4H-chromen-4-one bearing a phenyl substituent at position 2. flavone: RN given refers to unlabeled cpd; structure given in first source | flavones | metabolite; nematicide |
coumarin-3-carboxylic acid | coumarin-3-carboxylic acid: structure given in first source | coumarins | |
acetylcysteine | N-acetyl-L-cysteine : An N-acetyl-L-amino acid that is the N-acetylated derivative of the natural amino acid L-cysteine. | acetylcysteine; L-cysteine derivative; N-acetyl-L-amino acid | antidote to paracetamol poisoning; antiinfective agent; antioxidant; antiviral drug; ferroptosis inhibitor; geroprotector; human metabolite; mucolytic; radical scavenger; vulnerary |
1,2-diaminoanthraquinone | |||
tranylcypromine | (1R,2S)-tranylcypromine : A 2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine that is the (1R,2S)-enantiomer of tranylcypromine. tranylcypromine : A racemate comprising equal amounts of (1R,2S)- and (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine. An irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor that is used as an antidepressant (INN tranylcypromine). Tranylcypromine: A propylamine formed from the cyclization of the side chain of amphetamine. This monoamine oxidase inhibitor is effective in the treatment of major depression, dysthymic disorder, and atypical depression. It also is useful in panic and phobic disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p311) | 2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine | |
5-nitroindazole | |||
camptothecin | NSC 100880: carboxylate (opened lactone) form of camptothecin; RN refers to (S)-isomer; structure given in first source | delta-lactone; pyranoindolizinoquinoline; quinoline alkaloid; tertiary alcohol | antineoplastic agent; EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor; genotoxin; plant metabolite |
(1S,2R)-tranylcypromine | (1S,2R)-tranylcypromine : A 2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine that is the (1S,2R)-enantiomer of tranylcypromine. | 2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine | |
selegiline | Selegiline: A selective, irreversible inhibitor of Type B monoamine oxidase that is used for the treatment of newly diagnosed patients with PARKINSON DISEASE, and for the treatment of depressive disorders. The compound without isomeric designation is Deprenyl. | selegiline; terminal acetylenic compound | geroprotector |
selegiline hydrochloride, (r)-isomer | hydrochloride; terminal acetylenic compound | antiparkinson drug; dopaminergic agent; EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor | |
daunorubicin | anthracycline : Anthracyclines are polyketides that have a tetrahydronaphthacenedione ring structure attached by a glycosidic linkage to the amino sugar daunosamine. daunorubicin : A natural product found in Actinomadura roseola. Daunorubicin: A very toxic anthracycline aminoglycoside antineoplastic isolated from Streptomyces peucetius and others, used in treatment of LEUKEMIA and other NEOPLASMS. | aminoglycoside antibiotic; anthracycline; p-quinones; tetracenequinones | antineoplastic agent; bacterial metabolite |
toloxatone | 5-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3-methylphenyl)-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one : A member of the class of oxazolidinones that is 5-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one substituted by a 3-methylphenyl group at position 3. toloxatone : A racemate consisting of equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-toloxatone. It is a reversible monoamine oxidase A inhibitor and antidepressant. toloxatone: oxazolidinone derivative; psychotropic drug; structure | oxazolidinone; primary alcohol; toluenes | |
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 |
idazoxan | idazoxan : A benzodioxine that is 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxine in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 has been replaced by a 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl group. Idazoxan: A benzodioxane-linked imidazole that has alpha-2 adrenoceptor antagonist activity. | benzodioxine; imidazolines | alpha-adrenergic antagonist |
finasteride | finasteride : An aza-steroid that is a synthetic drug for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Finasteride: An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. | 3-oxo steroid; aza-steroid; delta-lactam | androgen antagonist; antihyperplasia drug; EC 1.3.1.22 [3-oxo-5alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase (NADP(+))] inhibitor |
atorvastatin | aromatic amide; dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid; monofluorobenzenes; pyrroles; statin (synthetic) | environmental contaminant; xenobiotic | |
relcovaptan | relcovaptan: a nonpeptide vasopressin V1 receptor antagonist; structure given in first source | proline derivative | |
norharman | beta-carboline : The parent compound of the beta-carbolines, a tricyclic structure comprising an indole ring system ortho- fused to C-3 and C-4 of a pyridine ring. norharman: RN given refers to parent cpd | beta-carbolines; mancude organic heterotricyclic parent | fungal metabolite; marine metabolite |
bendamustine | benzimidazoles | ||
isoimperatorin | isoimperatorin : A member of the class of psoralens that is psoralen substituted by a prenyloxy group at position 5. Isolated from Angelica dahurica and Angelica koreana, it acts as a acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. isoimperatorin: tumor necrosis factor antagonist isolated from Glehniae root | psoralens | EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor; metabolite |
rilmenidine | Rilmenidine: Oxazole derivative that acts as an agonist for ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION. | isourea | |
9-chloroacridine | 9-chloroacridine: chromogenic reagent for detection of arylhydroxylamines & arylamines on paper & thin layer chromatograms; structure | ||
nicotinohydroxamic acid | pyridinecarboxamide | ||
lazabemide | lazabemide: structure given in first source | ||
thioxolone | tioxolone : A 1,3-benzoxathiole having a hydroxy substituent at the 6-position. | benzoxathiole | antiseborrheic |
xanthydrol | |||
3-acetylcoumarin | 3-acetylcoumarin : A member of the class of coumarins that is coumarin in which the hydrogen at position 3 is replaced by an acetyl group. 3-acetylcoumarin: structure given in first source | coumarins | |
4'-methoxyflavone | 4'-methoxyflavone: from seeds of Psoralea corylifolia (Fabaceae); structure in first source | ether; flavonoids | |
rosiglitazone | aminopyridine; thiazolidinediones | EC 6.2.1.3 (long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inhibitor; insulin-sensitizing drug | |
2,3,6-trimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone | 2,3,6-trimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone: isolated from tobacco; structure in first source | ||
inermin | (-)-maackiain : The (-)-enantiomer of maackiain. inermin: phytoalexin produced in plants after injection with fungi; RN given refers to (cis-(+-))-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation; structure | maackiain | |
osajin | osajin: from Maclura pomifera | isoflavanones | |
8-mercaptoquinoline | 8-mercaptoquinoline: structure given in first source | ||
oxoglaucine | 1,2,9,10-tetramethoxy-7H-dibenzo(de,g)quinolin-7-one: a phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase p110alpha inhibitor that reactivates latent HIV-1; structure in first source | isoquinoline alkaloid | |
3,7-dimethyl-1-propargylxanthine | 3,7-dimethyl-1-propargylxanthine: potent & selective in vivo antagonist of adenosine analogs | ||
benzo(g)isoquinoline-5,10-dione | benzo(g)isoquinoline-5,10-dione: insect teratogen | ||
4'-methoxyflavanone | 4'-methoxyflavanone : The parent member of the class of 4'-methoxyflavanones that is flavanone which is substituted by a methoxy group at the 4'-position. | 4'-methoxyflavanones | |
opc 21268 | OPC 21268: structure given in first source; vasopressin V1 receptor antagonist | ||
cinnabarinic acid | cinnabarinic acid: structure | phenoxazine | |
mozavaptan | mozavaptan: aquaretic agent; vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist; structure given in first source | benzamides | aquaretic |
safinamide | safinamide: short-acting inhibitor of MOA-B; FCE 26743 is (S)-isomer, FCE 28073 is (R)-isomer; structure in first source | amino acid amide | |
2'-methoxyflavone | ether; flavonoids | ||
1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-3-(1-piperidinyl)-1-propanone | benzodioxoles | ||
conivaptan | conivaptan : The amide resulting from the formal condensation of 4-[(biphenyl-2-ylcarbonyl)amino]benzoic acid with the benzazepine nitrogen of 2-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[4,5-d][1]benzazepine. It is an antagonist for two of the three types of arginine vasopressin (AVP) receptors, V1a and V2. It is used as its hydrochloride salt for the treatment of hyponatraemia (low blood sodium levels) caused by syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). | benzazepine | aquaretic; vasopressin receptor antagonist |
4'-chloroflavone | 4'-chloroflavone: structure given in first source | ||
satavaptan | satavaptan: a vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist; structure given in first source | ||
rhodioloside | glycoside | ||
harmalan | harmalan: structure given in first source | harmala alkaloid | |
corydalmine | corydalmine: antagonizes dopamine receptors; structure given in first source; RN given refers to (S)-isomer | ||
2'-hydroxyflavone | 2'-hydroxyflavone: isolated from Daphnopsis sellowiana; structure given in first source | flavones | |
dihydroguaiaretic acid | dihydroguaiaretic acid: lignan extracted form Larrea divaricata; inhibitory to beef heart mitochondrial succinoxidase & NADH-oxidase; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation | ||
n-n-propylnorapomorphine | aporphine alkaloid | ||
lixivaptan | |||
zm 241385 | ZM 241385: a high affinity radioligand selective for the A2a adenosine receptor | diamino-1,3,5-triazine | |
corynoline | corynoline : A benzophenanthridine alkaloid that is chelidonine substituted by a methyl group at position 13. Isolated from the aerial parts of Corydalis incisa, it acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and also exhibits antineoplastic and hepatoprotective activity. | benzophenanthridine alkaloid; cyclic acetal; isoquinolines; organic heterohexacyclic compound; secondary alcohol | antineoplastic agent; EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor; hepatoprotective agent; metabolite |
Chromone-3-carboxylic acid | chromones | ||
1-acetyl-3,5-diphenyl-4,5-dihydro-(1h)-pyrazole | |||
tv3326 | indanes | ||
lapatinib | furans; organochlorine compound; organofluorine compound; quinazolines | antineoplastic agent; tyrosine kinase inhibitor | |
tolvaptan | benzazepine; benzenedicarboxamide | aquaretic; vasopressin receptor antagonist | |
N-hydroxy-2-phenylacetamide | acetamides | ||
4'-hydroxyflavone | 4'-hydroxyflavone: structure in first source | ||
n-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetamide | N-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetamide: a class IIa HDAC inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
bortezomib | amino acid amide; L-phenylalanine derivative; pyrazines | antineoplastic agent; antiprotozoal drug; protease inhibitor; proteasome inhibitor | |
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 |
trapoxin a | trapoxin B: from Helicoma ambiens; structure given in first source | ||
5'-methylthioadenosine | 5'-methylthioadenosine: structure 5'-S-methyl-5'-thioadenosine : Adenosine with the hydroxy group at C-5' substituted with a methylthio (methylsulfanyl) group. | thioadenosine | algal metabolite; Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
naringenin | (S)-naringenin : The (S)-enantiomer of naringenin. | (2S)-flavan-4-one; naringenin | expectorant; plant metabolite |
oxytocin | oxytocin : A cyclic nonapeptide hormone with amino acid sequence CYIQNCPLG that also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain; the principal uterine-contracting and milk-ejecting hormone of the posterior pituitary. Together with the neuropeptide vasopressin, it is believed to influence social cognition and behaviour. Oxytocin: A nonapeptide hormone released from the neurohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, POSTERIOR). It differs from VASOPRESSIN by two amino acids at residues 3 and 8. Oxytocin acts on SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS, such as causing UTERINE CONTRACTIONS and MILK EJECTION. | heterodetic cyclic peptide; peptide hormone | oxytocic; vasodilator agent |
monoiodotyrosine | 3-iodo-L-tyrosine : The monoiodotyrosine that is L-tyrosine carrying an iodo-substituent at position C-3 of the benzyl group. iodotyrosine : A tyrosine derivative which has at least one iodo-substituent on the benzyl moiety. monoiodotyrosine : An iodotyrosine carrying a single iodo substituent. Monoiodotyrosine: A product from the iodination of tyrosine. In the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones (THYROXINE and TRIIODOTHYRONINE), tyrosine is first iodized to monoiodotyrosine. | amino acid zwitterion; L-tyrosine derivative; monoiodotyrosine; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | EC 1.14.16.2 (tyrosine 3-monooxygenase) inhibitor; human metabolite; mouse metabolite |
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 |
linezolid | acetamides; morpholines; organofluorine compound; oxazolidinone | antibacterial drug; protein synthesis inhibitor | |
actinonin | actinonin: natural hydroxamic acid, pseudopeptide antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces species; structure | ||
e-z cinnamic acid | cinnamic acid : A monocarboxylic acid that consists of acrylic acid bearing a phenyl substituent at the 3-position. It is found in Cinnamomum cassia. trans-cinnamic acid : The E (trans) isomer of cinnamic acid | cinnamic acid | plant metabolite |
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 |
farnesol | (2-trans,6-trans)-farnesol : The (2-trans,6-trans)-stereoisomer of farnesol. farnesol : A farnesane sesquiterpenoid that is dodeca-2,6,10-triene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3, 7 and 11 and a hydroxy group at position 1. Farnesol: A colorless liquid extracted from oils of plants such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, and tuberose. It is an intermediate step in the biological synthesis of cholesterol from mevalonic acid in vertebrates. It has a delicate odor and is used in perfumery. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed) | farnesol | plant metabolite |
resveratrol | trans-resveratrol : A resveratrol in which the double bond has E configuration. | resveratrol | antioxidant; phytoalexin; plant metabolite; quorum sensing inhibitor; radical scavenger |
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 |
deaminooxytocin | demoxytocin : A heterodetic cyclic peptide that is the synthetic analog of the peptide hormone oxytocin where the free amino group in the half-cystine residue is replaced by hydrogen. The mechanism of action and pharmacological properties of demoxytocin and oxytocin are similar. The drug affects the permeability of the cell membrane, increasing the content of calcium ions in smooth muscle cells, thereby increasing its contraction. It stimulates the contraction of smooth muscles of the uterus, as well as stimulating the contraction of myoepithelial cells of the mammary gland, and enhances the secretion of milk. | heterodetic cyclic peptide | oxytocic |
u 100480 | U 100480: structure given in first source | ||
8-prenylnaringenin | 8-prenylnaringenin: a phytogenic antineoplastic agent; structure in first source sophoraflavanone B : A trihydroxyflavanone that is (S)-naringenin having a prenyl group at position 8. | (2S)-flavan-4-one; 4'-hydroxyflavanones; trihydroxyflavanone | plant metabolite; platelet aggregation inhibitor |
3'-methoxyflavone | 3'-methoxyflavone : The parent member of the class of 3'-methoxyflavones that is flavone which carries a methoxy group at the 3'-position. | 3'-methoxyflavones | plant metabolite |
chalcone | trans-chalcone : The trans-isomer of chalcone. | chalcone | EC 3.2.1.1 (alpha-amylase) inhibitor |
piperine | piperine : A N-acylpiperidine that is piperidine substituted by a (1E,3E)-1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-5-oxopenta-1,3-dien-5-yl group at the nitrogen atom. It is an alkaloid isolated from the plant Piper nigrum. | benzodioxoles; N-acylpiperidine; piperidine alkaloid; tertiary carboxamide | food component; human blood serum metabolite; NF-kappaB inhibitor; plant metabolite |
1,4-diphenylbutadiene | styrenes | ||
4'-methoxychalcone | 4'-methoxychalcone: RN given refers to compound with no isomeric designation | chalcones | |
arginine vasopressin | Arginine Vasopressin: The predominant form of mammalian antidiuretic hormone. It is a nonapeptide containing an ARGININE at residue 8 and two disulfide-linked cysteines at residues of 1 and 6. Arg-vasopressin is used to treat DIABETES INSIPIDUS or to improve vasomotor tone and BLOOD PRESSURE. argipressin : The predominant form of mammalian vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone). It is a nonapeptide containing an arginine at residue 8 and two disulfide-linked cysteines at residues of 1 and 6. | vasopressin | cardiovascular drug; hematologic agent; mitogen |
N-[3-(4-morpholinyl)propyl]-2-oxo-1-benzopyran-3-carboxamide | coumarins | ||
3',4'-dimethoxyflavone | |||
caffeic acid | trans-caffeic acid : The trans-isomer of caffeic acid. | caffeic acid | geroprotector; mouse metabolite |
ethyl ferulate | ethyl ferulate: structure in first source | ||
7-methoxy-2-oxo-1-benzopyran-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester | coumarins | ||
curcumin | curcumin : A beta-diketone that is methane in which two of the hydrogens are substituted by feruloyl groups. A natural dyestuff found in the root of Curcuma longa. Curcumin: A yellow-orange dye obtained from tumeric, the powdered root of CURCUMA longa. It is used in the preparation of curcuma paper and the detection of boron. Curcumin appears to possess a spectrum of pharmacological properties, due primarily to its inhibitory effects on metabolic enzymes. | aromatic ether; beta-diketone; diarylheptanoid; enone; polyphenol | anti-inflammatory agent; antifungal agent; antineoplastic agent; biological pigment; contraceptive drug; dye; EC 1.1.1.205 (IMP dehydrogenase) inhibitor; EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor; EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor; EC 1.6.5.2 [NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor; EC 1.8.1.9 (thioredoxin reductase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; flavouring agent; food colouring; geroprotector; hepatoprotective agent; immunomodulator; iron chelator; ligand; lipoxygenase inhibitor; metabolite; neuroprotective agent; nutraceutical; radical scavenger |
3-(2-aminoethyl)-5-(4-ethoxybenzylidene)thiazolidine-2,4-dione | 3-(2-aminoethyl)-5-(4-ethoxybenzylidene)thiazolidine-2,4-dione: inhibits ERK1 and ERK2; structure in first source | ||
4-aminostilbene | 4-aminostilbene: RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation | ||
cis-resveratrol | cis-resveratrol : The cis-stereoisomer of resveratrol. | resveratrol | |
chlorogenic acid | caffeoylquinic 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 |
3-acetyl-7-methoxycoumarin | 3-acetyl-7-methoxycoumarin: structure in first source | coumarins | |
(1R,2S)-tranylcypromine hydrochloride | (1R,2S)-tranylcypromine hydrochloride : A hydrochloride obtained by combining (1R,2S)-tranylcypromine with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. | hydrochloride | |
N5-(2-chloro-6-phenoxybenzyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-diamine | aromatic ether | ||
mdl 72527 | MDL 72527: RN given refers to di-HCl; RN for parent cpd not available 6/85; polyamine oxidase inhibitor | ||
opc 51803 | OPC 51803: a nonpeptide vasopressin V(2)-agonist; structure in first source | ||
azilect | |||
rasagiline | indanes; secondary amine; terminal acetylenic compound | EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor; neuroprotective agent | |
2-(2-benzofuranyl)-2-imidazoline | 2-(2-benzofuranyl)-2-imidazoline: structure given in first source | benzofurans | |
zd 6474 | CH 331: structure in first source | aromatic ether; organobromine compound; organofluorine compound; piperidines; quinazolines; secondary amine | antineoplastic agent; tyrosine kinase inhibitor |
desmethylanethol trithione | desmethylanethol trithione: metabolite of anethol trithione; structure given in first source | ||
bakuchicin | bakuchicin: a hepatoprotective compound of Psoralea corylifolia (Leguminosae); structure in first source | ||
sitagliptin | sitagliptin : A triazolopyrazine that exhibits hypoglycemic activity. | triazolopyrazine; trifluorobenzene | EC 3.4.14.5 (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; hypoglycemic agent; serine proteinase inhibitor; xenobiotic |
tolcapone | tolcapone : Benzophenone substituted on one of the phenyl rings at C-3 and C-4 by hydroxy groups and at C-5 by a nitro group, and on the other phenyl ring by a methyl group at C-4. It is an inhibitor of catechol O-methyltransferase. Tolcapone: A benzophenone and nitrophenol compound that acts as an inhibitor of CATECHOL O-METHYLTRANSFERASE, an enzyme involved in the metabolism of DOPAMINE and LEVODOPA. It is used in the treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE in patients for whom levodopa is ineffective or contraindicated. | 2-nitrophenols; benzophenones; catechols | antiparkinson drug; EC 2.1.1.6 (catechol O-methyltransferase) inhibitor |
ex 527 | 6-chloro-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-1-carboxamide : A member of the class of carbazoles that is 2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole which is substituted at position 1 by an aminocarbohyl group and at position 6 by a chlorine. 6-chloro-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-1-carboxamide: structure in first source | carbazoles; monocarboxylic acid amide; organochlorine compound | |
sodium butyrate | organic sodium salt | EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; geroprotector | |
2',3-dihydroxychalcone | 2',3-dihydroxychalcone: structure in first source | ||
7-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one | ether; flavonoids | ||
quercetin | 7-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 | |
biochanin a | 4'-methoxyisoflavones; 7-hydroxyisoflavones | antineoplastic agent; EC 3.5.1.99 (fatty acid amide hydrolase) inhibitor; phytoestrogen; plant metabolite; tyrosine kinase inhibitor | |
formononetin | 4'-methoxyisoflavones; 7-hydroxyisoflavones | phytoestrogen; plant metabolite | |
acacetin | 5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone : A monomethoxyflavone that is the 4'-methyl ether derivative of apigenin. | dihydroxyflavone; monomethoxyflavone | anticonvulsant; plant metabolite |
apigenin | Chamomile: 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. | trihydroxyflavone | antineoplastic agent; metabolite |
luteolin | 3'-hydroxyflavonoid; tetrahydroxyflavone | angiogenesis inhibitor; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor; EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor; immunomodulator; nephroprotective agent; plant metabolite; radical scavenger; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist | |
scopoletin | hydroxycoumarin | plant growth regulator; plant metabolite | |
hymecromone | Hymecromone: A coumarin derivative possessing properties as a spasmolytic, choleretic and light-protective agent. It is also used in ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY TECHNIQUES for the determination of NITRIC ACID. | hydroxycoumarin | antineoplastic agent; hyaluronic acid synthesis inhibitor |
5'-o-caffeoylquinic acid | trans-5-O-caffeoyl-D-quinic acid : A cinnamate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of trans-caffeic acid with the 5-hydroxy group of quinic acid. | cinnamate ester; cyclitol carboxylic acid | plant metabolite |
harmine | harmine : A harmala alkaloid in which the harman skeleton is methoxy-substituted at C-7. Harmine: Alkaloid isolated from seeds of PEGANUM HARMALA; ZYGOPHYLLACEAE. It is identical to banisterine, or telepathine, from Banisteria caapi and is one of the active ingredients of hallucinogenic drinks made in the western Amazon region from related plants. It has no therapeutic use, but (as banisterine) was hailed as a cure for postencephalitic PARKINSON DISEASE in the 1920's. | harmala alkaloid | anti-HIV agent; EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor; metabolite |
genistein | 7-hydroxyisoflavones | antineoplastic agent; EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor; geroprotector; human urinary metabolite; phytoestrogen; plant metabolite; tyrosine kinase inhibitor | |
entacapone | entacapone : A monocarboxylic acid amide that is N,N-diethylprop-2-enamide in which the hydrogen at position 2 is substituted by a cyano group and the hydrogen at the 3E position is substituted by a 3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl group. entacapone: structure given in first source | 2-nitrophenols; catechols; monocarboxylic acid amide; nitrile | antidyskinesia agent; antiparkinson drug; central nervous system drug; EC 2.1.1.6 (catechol O-methyltransferase) inhibitor |
aureusidin | aureusidin : A hydroxyaurone that is aurone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4, 6, 3' and 4' respectively. aureusidin: structure in first source | hydroxyaurone | plant metabolite |
gardenia yellow | crocin-1 : A diester that is crocetin in which both of the carboxy groups have been converted to their gentiobiosyl esters. It is one of the water-soluble yellow-red pigments of saffron and is used as a spice for flavouring and colouring food. Note that in India, the term 'Crocin' is also used by GlaxoSmithKline as a brand-name for paracetamol. gardenia yellow: extract of gardenia fruit; RN given refers to cpd with unknown MF | diester; disaccharide derivative; diterpenoid | antioxidant; food colouring; histological dye; plant metabolite |
hispidol | hispidol : A hydroxyaurone that is aurone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 6 and 4' respectively. | hydroxyaurone | plant metabolite |
sulfuretin | sulfuretin: the chalcone C ring closes into a 5 instead of the more typical 6 membered ring leaving a phenyl methane at the 2 position instead of the typical phenyl | 1-benzofurans | |
chrysin | chrysin : A dihydroxyflavone in which the two hydroxy groups are located at positions 5 and 7. | 7-hydroxyflavonol; dihydroxyflavone | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; EC 2.7.11.18 (myosin-light-chain kinase) inhibitor; hepatoprotective agent; plant metabolite |
galangin | 5,7-dihydroxyflavonol: antimicrobial from the twigs of Populus nigra x Populus deltoides; structure in first source galangin : A 7-hydroxyflavonol with additional hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 5 respectively; a growth inhibitor of breast tumor cells. | 7-hydroxyflavonol; trihydroxyflavone | antimicrobial agent; EC 3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
daidzein | 7-hydroxyisoflavones | antineoplastic agent; EC 2.7.7.7 (DNA-directed DNA polymerase) inhibitor; EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor; phytoestrogen; plant metabolite | |
7-hydroxyflavone | 7-hydroxyflavone : A hydroxyflavonoid in which the flavone nucleus is substituted at position 7 by a hydroxy group. | hydroxyflavonoid | |
4',7-dihydroxyflavone | 4',7-dihydroxyflavone : A dihydroxyflavone in which the two hydroxy substituents are located at positions 4' and 7. 4',7-dihydroxyflavone: inducer of nod gene | dihydroxyflavone | metabolite |
4'-hydroxychalcone | 4'-hydroxychalcone : A member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4'. 4'-hydroxychalcone: inhibits TNFalpha-induced NF-κB activation; structure in first source | chalcones; phenols | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent |
as 605240 | (5Z)-5-(quinoxalin-6-ylmethylidene)-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione : A quinoxaline derivative that is quinoxaline in which the hydrogen at position 6 is replaced by a (2,4-dioxo-1,3-thiazolidin-5-ylidene)methyl group. It is a potent inhibitor of the PI3Kgamma, with an IC50 of 8 nM and inhibits the progression of joint inflammation and damage in both lymphocyte-independent and dependent mouse models of rheumatoid arthritis. 5-quinoxalin-6-ylmethylenethiazolidine-2,4-dione: a PI3Kgamma inhibitor; structure in first source | quinoxaline derivative; thiazolidinediones | anti-inflammatory agent; antirheumatic drug; EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor |
atosiban | oligopeptide | ||
istradefylline | oxopurine | ||
deamino arginine vasopressin | Deamino Arginine Vasopressin: A synthetic analog of the pituitary hormone, ARGININE VASOPRESSIN. Its action is mediated by the VASOPRESSIN receptor V2. It has prolonged antidiuretic activity, but little pressor effects. It also modulates levels of circulating FACTOR VIII and VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR. | heterodetic cyclic peptide | diagnostic agent; renal agent; vasopressin receptor agonist |
l 372662 | L 372662: structure in first source | ||
way-151932 | WAY-151932: structure in first source | ||
osthenol | osthenol : A hydroxycoumarin that is umbelliferone in which the hydrogen at position 8 has been replaced by a prenyl group. osthenol: structure in first source | hydroxycoumarin | antifungal agent; plant metabolite |
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 |
8-(3-chlorostyryl)caffeine | 8-(3-chlorostyryl)caffeine : Caffeine substituted at its 8-position by an (E)-3-chlorostyryl group. 8-(3-chlorostyryl)caffeine: adenosine antagonist | monochlorobenzenes; trimethylxanthine | adenosine A2A receptor antagonist; EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor |
cinnamoylhydroxamic acid | cinnamoylhydroxamic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
n-(p-coumaroyl)serotonin | N-(p-coumaroyl)serotonin: structure in first source | carboxamide; hydroxyindoles | |
4'-chloroaurone | 4'-chloroaurone: aurones from marine brown alga Spatoglossum variabile; structure in first source | ||
3',4'-dihydroxyaurone | 3',4'-dihydroxyaurone : A hydroxyaurone that is aurone which is substituted by hydroxy groups at the 3' and 4' positions; major species at pH 7.3. It shows inhibitory activity against several isoforms of the histone deacetylase complex (HDAC). | catechols; hydroxyaurone | EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
geiparvarin | geiparvarin: from Geijera parviflora; structure given in first source | ||
derricidin | derricidin: from Lonchocarpus sericeus; structure in first source | chalcones | |
psammaplin a | psammaplin A: isolated from marine sponges Poecillastra and Jaspis; structure in second source | ||
ciproxifan | aromatic ketone | ||
mofegiline | |||
trichostatin c | trichostatin C: glycosylated trichostatin A; structure given in first source; do not confuse with TRICHOSANTHIN | O-amino sugar; trichostatin | |
laq824 | LAQ824: Histone deacetylase inhibitor | ||
tracizoline | tracizoline: RN given for (R-(R*,R*))-2,3-dihydroxybutanedionate (1:1); ligand for imidazoline receptor; structure in first source | ||
indigo carmine | 3,5-di-O-(E)-caffeoylquinic acid: from roots of Lychnophora ericoides; structure in first source 3,5-di-O-caffeoyl quinic acid : A carboxylic ester that is the diester obtained by the condensation of the hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 5 of (-)-quinic acid with the carboxy group of trans-caffeic acid. Isolated from Brazilian propolis and Suaeda glauca, it exhibits hepatoprotective and cytotoxic activities. | ||
tanespimycin | CP 127374: analog of herbimycin A | 1,4-benzoquinones; ansamycin; carbamate ester; organic heterobicyclic compound; secondary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; Hsp90 inhibitor |
pd 404182 | |||
tubacin | tubacin: inhibits histone deacetylase 6; structure in first source | 1,3-oxazoles | |
l 371257 | L 371257: structure given in first source | ||
(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 | ||
pmx 53 | |||
belinostat | hydroxamic acid; olefinic compound; sulfonamide | antineoplastic agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor | |
sk-7041 | SK-7041: an antineoplastic agent; structure in first source | ||
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 |
hdac-42 | HDAC-42: structure in first source | amidobenzoic acid | |
4-acetamido-N-(2-amino-5-thiophen-2-ylphenyl)benzamide | benzamides | ||
n1-(2-aminophenyl)-n7-phenylheptanediamide | |||
bml 210 | N1-(2-aminophenyl)-N8-phenyloctanediamide: InChIKey: RFLHBLWLFUFFDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | dicarboxylic acid diamide | antineoplastic agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
n-(2-amino-5-fluorobenzyl)-4-(n-(pyridine-3-acrylyl)aminomethyl)benzamide | |||
givinostat | carbamate ester | ||
vasopressin, 1-(1-mercaptocyclohexaneacetic acid)-2-(o- methyl-l-tyrosine)-8-l-arginine- | vasopressin, 1-(1-mercaptocyclohexaneacetic acid)-2-(O- methyl-L-tyrosine)-8-L-arginine-: highly potent antagonist of vasopressor response to arginine-vasopressin; structure in first source | ||
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 |
l 368899 | |||
ssr 149415 | |||
6h-thieno[3,2-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine-6-acetamide, 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-n-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,3,9-trimethyl-, (6s)- | organonitrogen heterocyclic compound; organosulfur heterocyclic compound | ||
pf9601n | |||
methyl 3,5-di-o-caffeoyl quinate | 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid methyl ester: results suggest that the effect of 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic esters on CHS is associated with a decrease in the production of interleukins, but not with the inhibition of iNOS expression. Moreover, esterification of the carboxyl group at C-1 enhanced protection against tyrosine nitration in the skin methyl 3,5-di-O-caffeoyl quinate : A methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3,5-di-O-caffeoyl quinic acid with methanol. Isolated from Suaeda glauca and Dichrocephala bicolor, it exhibits hepatoprotective activity. | ||
delta-viniferin | (2S,3S)-trans-delta-viniferin : A stilbenoid that is the (2S,3S)-trans-stereoisomer of delta-viniferin, obtained by cyclodimerisation of trans-resveratrol. delta-viniferin: resveratrol dehydrodimer, an isomer of epsilon-viniferin; isolated from grapevine leaves; structure in first source | 1-benzofurans; polyphenol; stilbenoid | |
r 306465 | |||
11-hydroxy-n-(n-propyl)noraporphine hydrochloride, (r)-isomer | |||
di-2-pyridylketone-4,4-dimethyl-3-thiosemicarbazone | |||
spiruchostatin a | spiruchostatin A: a potent histone deacetylase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
tedizolid | DA 7157: an anti-infective agent; structure in first source tedizolid : A member of the class of pyridines that is pyridine which is substituted by a 2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl group at position 2 and by a 2-fluoro-4-[(5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolidin-3-yl]phenyl group at position 5. It is used as its phosphate pro-drug used for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by certain susceptible bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible strains), various Streptococcus species, and Enterococcus faecalis. | carbamate ester; organofluorine compound; oxazolidinone; primary alcohol; pyridines; tetrazoles | antimicrobial agent; drug metabolite; protein synthesis inhibitor |
gsk221149a | GSK221149A: highly selective oxytocin receptor antagonist; structure in first source | dipeptide | |
quisinostat | indoles | ||
resminostat | resminostat: a histone deacetylase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
epelsiban | epelsiban: structure in first source | dipeptide | |
abexinostat | abexinostat: structure in first source | benzofurans | |
dactolisib | dactolisib : An imidazoquinoline that is 3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline substituted at position 1 by a 4-(1-cyanoisopropyl)phenyl group and at position 8 by a quinolin-3-yl group. A dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitor used in cancer treatment. dactolisib: antineoplastic agent that inhibits both phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and mTOR | imidazoquinoline; nitrile; quinolines; ring assembly; ureas | antineoplastic agent; EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor; mTOR inhibitor |
chidamide | benzamides | ||
hc toxin | |||
azumamide e | azumamide E: a natural cyclic tetrapeptide isolated from marine sponge Mycale izuensis; histone deacetylase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
carbetocin | carbetocin : Oxytocin in which the hydrogen on the phenolic hydroxy group is substituted by methyl, the amino group on the cysteine residue is substituted by hydrogen, and the sulfur of the cysteine residue is replaced by a methylene group. A synthetic carba-analogue of oxytocin, it is used to control bleeding after giving birth. Like oxytocin, it causes contraction of the uterus. | heterodetic cyclic peptide | oxytocic |
cnf 2024 | 2-aminopurines; aromatic ether; organochlorine compound; pyridines | antineoplastic agent; Hsp90 inhibitor | |
N-(2-aminophenyl)-2-pyrazinecarboxamide | aromatic amide | ||
kd 5170 | KD 5170: a histone deacetylase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
gdc 0941 | pictrelisib : A sulfonamide composed of indazole, morpholine, and methylsulfonyl-substituted piperazine rings bound to a thienopyrimidine ring. | indazoles; morpholines; piperazines; sulfonamide; thienopyrimidine | EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor |
pci 34051 | PCI 34051: an HDAC8 inhibitor | indolecarboxamide | |
cudc 101 | 7-(4-(3-ethynylphenylamino)-7-methoxyquinazolin-6-yloxy)-N-hydroxyheptanamide: a histone deacetylase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
largazole | largazole: an antiproliferative agent from Symploca; structure in first source | ||
N-[4-[3-[[[7-(hydroxyamino)-7-oxoheptyl]amino]-oxomethyl]-5-isoxazolyl]phenyl]carbamic acid tert-butyl ester | CAY10603: a HDAC6 inhibitor | carbamate ester | |
trichostatin rk | trichostatin RK: from Streptomyces sp. RK98-A74.; structure in first source | ||
incb-018424 | nitrile; pyrazoles; pyrrolopyrimidine | antineoplastic agent; EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor | |
cyclopentylidene-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)thiazol-2-yl]hydrazone | cyclopentylidene-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)thiazol-2-yl]hydrazone : A member of the class of 1,3-thiazole bearing 2-cyclopentylidenehydrazino and 4-chlorophenyl substituents at positions 2 and 4 respectively. | 1,3-thiazoles; hydrazone; monochlorobenzenes | EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor |
nitd 609 | NITD 609: an antimalarial and coccidiostat; structure in first source | ||
5-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-2-furancarboxamide | aromatic amide; furans | ||
5-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)-N-(2,6-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-furancarboxamide | aromatic amide; furans | ||
5-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)-N-[2,6-di(propan-2-yl)phenyl]-2-furancarboxamide | aromatic amide; furans | ||
5-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)-N-(2,6-diethylphenyl)-2-furancarboxamide | aromatic amide; furans | ||
N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-5-(4-methyl-3-thiophenyl)-2-furancarboxamide | aromatic amide; furans | ||
1-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2-[[(1R,2S)-2-(4-phenylmethoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]amino]ethanone | amino acid amide | ||
jq1 compound | carboxylic ester; organochlorine compound; tert-butyl ester; thienotriazolodiazepine | angiogenesis inhibitor; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; bromodomain-containing protein 4 inhibitor; cardioprotective agent; ferroptosis inducer | |
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 |
obe001 | OBE001: an oxytocin receptor antagonist | ||
acy-1215 | ricolinostat: an HDAC6 inhibitor; structure in first source | pyrimidinecarboxylic acid | |
ass234 | |||
cudc-907 | |||
rgfp966 | |||
mi-192 | MI-192: histone deacetylase 2 and 3 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
acy-738 | |||
2-((1-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclohexyl)amino)-n-hydroxypyrimidine-5-carboxamide | |||
(6-chloro-1-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)indol-3-yl)-spiro(1h-isobenzofuran-3,4'-piperidine)-1'-yl-methanone | (6-chloro-1-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)indol-3-yl)-spiro(1H-isobenzofuran-3,4'-piperidine)-1'-yl-methanone: a vasopressin 1a receptor antagonist; structure in first source | ||
gsk2879552 | GSK2879552 : A member of the class of piperidines that is piperidine substituted by (4-carboxyphenyl)methyl and {[(1R,2S)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]amino}methyl groups at positions 1 and 4, respectively. It is a potent and irreversible inhibitor of lysine specific demethylase 1 (LSD1, also known as KDM1A). It was under clinical investigation for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia and small cell lung carcinoma. GSK2879552: inhibits lysine demethylase 1; structure in first source | benzenes; benzoic acids; cyclopropanes; monocarboxylic acid; piperidines; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; EC 1.14.99.66 (lysine-specific histone demethylase 1A) inhibitor |
4-((1-butyl-3-phenylureido)methyl)-n-hydroxybenzamide | 4-((1-butyl-3-phenylureido)methyl)-N-hydroxybenzamide: inhibits HDAC6; structure in first source | ||
osimertinib | osimertinib : A member of the class of aminopyrimidines that is 4-(1-methylindol-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-amine in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 2-methoxy-4-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl](methyl)amino-5-acrylamidophenyl group. Used (as the mesylate salt) for treatment of EGFR T790M mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer. osimertinib: an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor | acrylamides; aminopyrimidine; biaryl; indoles; monomethoxybenzene; secondary amino compound; secondary carboxamide; substituted aniline; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist |
santacruzamate a | santacruzamate A: HDAC2 inhibitor from the Panamanian marine cyanobacterium cf. Symploca sp.; structure in first source | organonitrogen compound; organooxygen compound | |
methylaplysinopsin | methylaplysinopsin: isolated from Dictyoceratid sponge Aplysinopsis reticulata; affects serotogenic neurotransmission; structure given in first source | ||
aplysinopsin | aplysinopsin: antineoplastic tryptophan deriv from Verongia spengetii (marine sponge); structure | ||
way 267464 | |||
opicapone | opicapone: structure in first source | oxadiazole; ring assembly |