Target type: biologicalprocess
The killing by an organism of a cell in its symbiont organism by means of the rupture of cell membranes and the loss of cytoplasm. The symbiont is defined as the smaller of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction. [GOC:add]
Cytolysis, the lysis or destruction of cells, is a crucial process in the intricate interplay between a host organism and its symbiotic partner. In this context, the host employs various mechanisms to eliminate symbiont cells, often in response to specific stimuli.
The process of cytolysis by a host against its symbiont can be triggered by several factors, including:
* **Overpopulation of symbionts:** When the symbiont population grows excessively, it may threaten the host's resources or disrupt its normal functioning.
* **Harmful symbionts:** If the symbiont becomes pathogenic or detrimental to the host, cytolysis serves as a defense mechanism to eliminate the threat.
* **Change in environmental conditions:** Environmental changes, such as nutrient availability or temperature fluctuations, can alter the symbiosis dynamics and lead to the host targeting the symbiont for destruction.
The cytolytic mechanisms employed by the host are diverse and can involve:
* **Release of cytotoxic molecules:** The host may secrete toxic substances, like lytic enzymes, antimicrobial peptides, or reactive oxygen species, directly targeting the symbiont cell membrane, causing its disintegration.
* **Activation of immune responses:** The host's immune system may recognize specific antigens on the symbiont surface and mount an immune response, leading to the destruction of the symbiont cells. This response can involve phagocytosis by immune cells, complement activation, or antibody-mediated cytotoxicity.
* **Competition for resources:** The host may actively compete with the symbiont for essential nutrients or resources, indirectly contributing to the symbiont's demise.
The outcome of cytolysis is the elimination of the symbiont cells, either completely or partially, impacting the symbiosis dynamics. In some cases, cytolysis may lead to a temporary or permanent disruption of the symbiotic relationship. However, in other scenarios, it can be a vital mechanism for maintaining a balanced symbiosis by regulating the symbiont population and preventing its harmful effects.
This intricate interplay between host and symbiont highlights the complex and dynamic nature of biological interactions and the importance of understanding the delicate balance between cooperation and antagonism in symbiotic relationships.'
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| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Prothrombin | A prothrombin that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P00734] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-(n,n-hexamethylene)amiloride | 5-(N,N-hexamethylene)amiloride : A member of the class of pyrazines that is amiloride in which the two amino hydrogens at position N-5 are replaced by a hexamethylene moiety, resulting in the formation of an azepane ring. 5-(N,N-hexamethylene)amiloride: inhibitor of Na+-H+ exchange; has anti-HIV-1 activity | aromatic amine; azepanes; guanidines; monocarboxylic acid amide; organochlorine compound; pyrazines | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; odorant receptor antagonist; sodium channel blocker |
| benzamidine | benzamidine : A carboxamidine that is benzene carrying an amidino group. benzamidine: RN given refers to parent cpd | benzenes; carboxamidine | serine protease inhibitor |
| bis(5-amidino-2-benzimidazolyl)methane | bis(5-amidino-2-benzimidazolyl)methane: aromatic diamidine which has a significant suppressive effect on the cytopathology & yield of respiratory synctial (RS) virus; RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
| camostat | camostat : A benzoate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-guanidinobenzoic acid with the hydroxy group of 2-(dimethylamino)-2-oxoethyl (4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate. It is a potent inhibitor of the human transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2) and its mesylate salt is currently under investigation for its effectiveness in COVID-19 patients. | benzoate ester; carboxylic ester; diester; guanidines; tertiary carboxamide | anti-inflammatory agent; anticoronaviral agent; antifibrinolytic drug; antihypertensive agent; antineoplastic agent; antiviral agent; serine protease inhibitor |
| fidexaban | Fidexaban: structure in first source | ||
| n(alpha)-(2-naphthylsulfonylglycyl)-4-amidinophenylalanine piperidide | N(alpha)-(2-naphthylsulfonylglycyl)-4-amidinophenylalanine piperidide: thrombin inhibitor; RN given refers to parent cpd without isomeric designation | ||
| nafamostat | nafamostat: inhibitor of trypsin, plasmin, pancreatic kallikrein, plasma kallikrein & thrombin; strongly inhibits esterolytic activities of C1r & C1 esterase complement-mediated hemolysis; antineoplastic | benzoic acids; guanidines | |
| sulfaguanidine | sulfaguanidine : A sulfonamide incorporating a guanidine moiety used to block the synthesis of folic acid; mostly used in veterinary medicine Sulfaguanidine: A sulfanilamide antimicrobial agent that is used to treat enteric infections. | sulfonamide antibiotic | antiinfective agent |
| triiodothyronine | 3,3',5-triiodo-L-thyronine : An iodothyronine compound having iodo substituents at the 3-, 3'- and 5-positions. Although some is produced in the thyroid, most of the 3,3',5-triiodo-L-thyronine in the body is generated by mono-deiodination of L-thyroxine in the peripheral tissues. Its metabolic activity is about 3 to 5 times that of L-thyroxine. The sodium salt is used in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Triiodothyronine: A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3. | 2-halophenol; amino acid zwitterion; iodophenol; iodothyronine | human metabolite; mouse metabolite; thyroid hormone |
| proflavine | 3,6-diaminoacridine : An aminoacridine that is acridine that is substituted by amino groups at positions 3 and 6. A slow-acting bacteriostat that is effective against many Gram-positive bacteria (but ineffective against spores), its salts were formerly used for treatment of burns and infected wounds. Proflavine: Topical antiseptic used mainly in wound dressings. | aminoacridines | antibacterial agent; antiseptic drug; carcinogenic agent; chromophore; intercalator |
| catechin | (+)-catechin : The (+)-enantiomer of catechin and a polyphenolic antioxidant plant metabolite. catechin : Members of the class of hydroxyflavan that have a flavan-3-ol skeleton and its substituted derivatives. Catechin: An antioxidant flavonoid, occurring especially in woody plants as both (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin (cis) forms. rac-catechin : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (+)- and (-)-catechin | catechin | antioxidant; plant metabolite |
| isoquinoline-1,3,4-trione | isoquinoline-1,3,4-trione: structure in first source | ||
| diphenylcarbazone | diphenylcarbazone: sensitive reagent for Hg, for which it gives blue color; structure | ||
| dibrompropamidine | aromatic ether | ||
| amiloride | amiloride : A member of the class of pyrazines resulting from the formal monoacylation of guanidine with the carboxy group of 3,5-diamino-6-chloropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid. Amiloride: A pyrazine compound inhibiting SODIUM reabsorption through SODIUM CHANNELS in renal EPITHELIAL CELLS. This inhibition creates a negative potential in the luminal membranes of principal cells, located in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct. Negative potential reduces secretion of potassium and hydrogen ions. Amiloride is used in conjunction with DIURETICS to spare POTASSIUM loss. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p705) | aromatic amine; guanidines; organochlorine compound; pyrazines | diuretic; sodium channel blocker |
| 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 |
| glutamic acid | glutamic acid : An alpha-amino acid that is glutaric acid bearing a single amino substituent at position 2. Glutamic Acid: A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. | glutamic acid; glutamine family amino acid; L-alpha-amino acid; proteinogenic amino acid | Escherichia coli metabolite; ferroptosis inducer; micronutrient; mouse metabolite; neurotransmitter; nutraceutical |
| etoposide | beta-D-glucoside; furonaphthodioxole; organic heterotetracyclic compound | antineoplastic agent; DNA synthesis inhibitor | |
| captopril | captopril : A L-proline derivative in which L-proline is substituted on nitrogen with a (2S)-2-methyl-3-sulfanylpropanoyl group. It is used as an anti-hypertensive ACE inhibitor drug. Captopril: A potent and specific inhibitor of PEPTIDYL-DIPEPTIDASE A. It blocks the conversion of ANGIOTENSIN I to ANGIOTENSIN II, a vasoconstrictor and important regulator of arterial blood pressure. Captopril acts to suppress the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM and inhibits pressure responses to exogenous angiotensin. | alkanethiol; L-proline derivative; N-acylpyrrolidine; pyrrolidinemonocarboxylic acid | antihypertensive agent; EC 3.4.15.1 (peptidyl-dipeptidase A) inhibitor |
| 1,2-di(5-amidino-2-benzofuranyl)ethane | 1,2-di(5-amidino-2-benzofuranyl)ethane: preferential inhibitor of bovine factor Xa; structure given in first source | ||
| hexamidine | hexamidine : A polyether that is the bis(4-guanidinophenyl) ether of hexane-1,6-diol. | aromatic ether; guanidines; polyether | antimicrobial agent; antiseptic drug |
| inogatran | inogatran: a direct low molecular weight thrombin inhibitor | ||
| epicatechin | (-)-epicatechin : A catechin with (2R,3R)-configuration. | catechin; polyphenol | antioxidant |
| p-Aminobenzamidine dihydrochloride | organic molecular entity | ||
| mci 9038 | peptide | ||
| sivelestat | sivelestat: inhibitor of neutrophil elastase; structure given in first source | N-acylglycine; pivalate ester | |
| dx 9065 | |||
| efegatran | efegatran: RN & structure given in first source; RN given refers to parent cpd (D)-isomer | ||
| acetylphenylalanyl-prolyl-boroarginine | Ac-(D)Phe-Pro-boroArg-OH : A C-terminal boronic acid petide that is N-acetyl-D-phenylalanyl-L-prolyl-L-arginine in which the C-termnal carboxy group has been replaced by a borono (-B(OH)2) group. A thrombin (Factor IIa) inhibitor, thereby acting as an anticoagulant. DuP-714 : A hydrochloride resulting from the formal reaction of equimolar amounts of Ac-(D)Phe-Pro-boroArg-OH and hydrogen chloride. A thrombin (Factor IIa) inhibitor, thereby acting as an anticoagulant. | acetamides; C-terminal boronic acid peptide; guanidines | anticoagulant; EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor |
| cyanidin | cyanidin cation : An anthocyanidin cation that is flavylium substituted at positions 3, 3', 4', 5 and 7 by hydroxy groups. cyanidin: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | 5-hydroxyanthocyanidin | antioxidant; metabolite; neuroprotective agent |
| foy 251 | 4-(4-guanidinobenzoyloxy)phenylacetic acid: RN given refers to monomethanesulfonate | ||
| homonojirimycin | homonojirimycin: inhibits alpha-glucosidase; RN given for (2R-(2alpha,3alpha,4beta,5alpha,6beta))-isomer; structure in first source | ||
| l 694,458 | DMP 777: structure given in first source | ||
| melagatran | azetidines; carboxamidine; dicarboxylic acid monoamide; non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid; secondary amino compound | anticoagulant; EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor; serine protease inhibitor | |
| pefabloc | |||
| razaxaban | razaxaban: structure in first source | ||
| dabigatran | dabigatran : An aromatic amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2-{[(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)amino]methyl}-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid with the secondary amoino group of N-pyridin-2-yl-beta-alanine. The active metabolite of the prodrug dabigatran etexilate, it acts as an anticoagulant which is used for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism. Dabigatran: A THROMBIN inhibitor which acts by binding and blocking thrombogenic activity and the prevention of thrombus formation. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic EMBOLISM in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. | aromatic amide; benzimidazoles; beta-alanine derivative; carboxamidine; pyridines | anticoagulant; EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor; EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor |
| sitosterol, (3beta)-isomer | sitosterol : A member of the class of phytosterols that is stigmast-5-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3. Sobatum: tradename; active fraction of Solanum trilobatum; reduces side-effects of radiation-induced toxicity | 3beta-hydroxy-Delta(5)-steroid; 3beta-sterol; C29-steroid; phytosterols; stigmastane sterol | anticholesteremic drug; antioxidant; mouse metabolite; plant metabolite; sterol methyltransferase inhibitor |
| bortezomib | amino acid amide; L-phenylalanine derivative; pyrazines | antineoplastic agent; antiprotozoal drug; protease inhibitor; proteasome inhibitor | |
| benzamidine | carboxamidinium ion | ||
| phenylalanyl-prolyl-arginine | oligopeptide | ||
| tosylarginine methyl ester | Tosylarginine Methyl Ester: Arginine derivative which is a substrate for many proteolytic enzymes. As a substrate for the esterase from the first component of complement, it inhibits the action of C(l) on C(4). | guanidines; L-arginine ester; methyl ester; sulfonamide | |
| telaprevir | cyclopentapyrrole; cyclopropanes; oligopeptide; pyrazines | antiviral drug; hepatitis C protease inhibitor; peptidomimetic | |
| bradykinin (1-5) | bradykinin (1-5): a stable marker of bradykinin production in vivo; a metabolite of bradykinin degradation in plasma | ||
| silybin | |||
| 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 | |
| camostat mesylate | methanesulfonate salt | anti-inflammatory agent; anticoronaviral agent; antifibrinolytic drug; antihypertensive agent; antineoplastic agent; antiviral agent; serine protease inhibitor | |
| cyclotheonamide a | cyclotheonamide A: a cyclic peptide isolated from the marine sponge Theonella; structure given in first source | ||
| ximelagatran | ximelagatran : A member of the class of azetidines that is melagatran in which the carboxylic acid group has been converted to the corresponding ethyl ester and in which the amidine group has been converted into the corresponding amidoxime. A prodrug for melagatran, ximelagatran was the first orally available direct thrombin inhibitor to be brought to market as an anticoagulant, but was withdrawn in 2006 following reports of it causing liver damage. ximelagatran: prodrug (via hydroxylation) of melagatran & a direct thrombin inhibitor; liver toxicity concerns so AZD0837 being developed to replace this | amidoxime; azetidines; carboxamide; ethyl ester; hydroxylamines; secondary amino compound; secondary carboxamide; tertiary carboxamide | anticoagulant; EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor; prodrug; serine protease inhibitor |
| otamixaban | otamixaban: structure in first source | ||
| bms 740808 | 1-(3-aminobenzisoxazol-5'-yl)-3-trifluoromethyl-6-(2'-(3-hydroxy-N-pyrrolidinyl)methyl-(1,1')-biphen-4-yl)-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrazolo-(3,4-c)-pyridin-7-one: structure in first source | ||
| napsagatran | napsagatran: structure given in first source | ||
| talabostat | talabostat: an antineoplastic agent; structure in first source | ||
| n,n-(4-xylylidene)bisaminoguanidine | N,N-(4-xylylidene)bisaminoguanidine: RN in Chemline for di-HCl: 7044-24-8; RN for unspecified HCl: 62580-72-7 N,N'-(p-xylylidene)bis(aminoguanidine) : A guanidine derivative comprised of two carbamimidamido (guanidino) groups, each linked via one of their amino nitrogens to the imino nitrogens of 1,4-phenylenedimethanimine. | ||
| bms-262084 | BMS-262084: an azetidinone-based tryptase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| ym 60828 | YM 60828: YM-466 is the mesylate salt | ||
| rivaroxaban | rivaroxaban : A monocarboxylic acid amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 5-chlorothiophene-2-carboxylic acid with the amino group of 4-{4-[(5S)-5-(aminomethyl)-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolidin-3-yl]phenyl}morpholin-3-one. An anticoagulant used for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in patients with knee or hip replacement surgery. Rivaroxaban: A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. | aromatic amide; lactam; monocarboxylic acid amide; morpholines; organochlorine compound; oxazolidinone; thiophenes | anticoagulant; EC 3.4.21.6 (coagulation factor Xa) inhibitor |
| n-alpha-(2,4,6-triisopropyl-phenylsulfonyl)-3-amidino-(l)-phenyl-alanine-4-ethoxycarbonyl-piperazide hydrochloride | |||
| dpc 423 | |||
| gw 813893 | |||
| l 374087 | |||
| darexaban | |||
| lb 30057 | |||
| darexaban glucuronide | darexaban glucuronide: structure in first source | ||
| apixaban | aromatic ether; lactam; piperidones; pyrazolopyridine | anticoagulant; EC 3.4.21.6 (coagulation factor Xa) inhibitor | |
| betrixaban | betrixaban : A secondary carboxamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-(N,N-dimethylcarbamimidoyl)benzoic acid with the amino group of 2-amino-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-5-methoxybenzamide. A synthetic anticoagulant compound that targets activated factor Xa in the coagulation cascade. betrixaban: a highly potent, selective, and orally efficacious factor Xa inhibitor; structure in first source | benzamides; guanidines; monochloropyridine; monomethoxybenzene; secondary carboxamide | anticoagulant; EC 3.4.21.6 (coagulation factor Xa) inhibitor |
| rpr 120844 | |||
| n-(3-amino-1-(cyclobutylmethyl)-2,3-dioxopropyl)-3-(2-((((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)carbonyl)amino)-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-6,6-dimethyl-3-azabicyclo(3.1.0)hexan-2-carboxamide | boceprevir : A synthetic tripeptide consisting of N-(tert-butylcarbamoyl)-3-methyl-L-valyl, a cyclopropyl-fused prolyl and 3-amino-4-cyclobutyl-2-oxobutanamide residues joined in sequence. Used for treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infection. | tripeptide; ureas | antiviral drug; hepatitis C protease inhibitor; peptidomimetic |
| (z,z)-babch | |||
| anabaenopeptin b | anabaenopeptin B: from cyanobacteria Planktothrix (Oscillatoria) rubescens | ||
| dysinosin a | dysinosin A: structure in first source | ||
| PF-00835231 | PF-00835231 : A primary alcohol resulting from the cleavage of the phosphate group of the prodrug PF-07304814. It is an inhibitor of SARS-CoV-1 and -2 main protease (3CLpro) and exhibits potent in vitro antiviral activity. | aromatic ether; indolecarboxamide; L-leucine derivative; primary alcohol; pyrrolidin-2-ones; secondary carboxamide | anticoronaviral agent; drug metabolite; EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor |
| mk-7009 | vaniprevir : An azamacrocyclic compound that is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor which is approved for the treatment of hepatitis C virus infections in Japan. vaniprevir: inhibits hepatitis C virus NS3/4a protease | azamacrocycle; carbamate ester; cyclopropanes; N-sulfonylcarboxamide; pyrrolidinecarboxamide | antiviral drug; hepatitis C protease inhibitor |
| grassystatin a | grassystatin A: isolated from a cyanobacterium, identified as Lyngbya cf.; structure in first source | ||
| rpx7009 | RPX7009: a beta-lactamase inhibitor; structure in first source |