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cellular response to organic substance
Definition
Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of an organic substance stimulus. [GOC:mah]
Cellular response to organic substance encompasses a complex and multifaceted process that involves the intricate interplay of various cellular components and signaling pathways. Upon encountering an organic substance, cells initiate a cascade of events to detect, process, and respond to the presence of this exogenous molecule.
The initial step involves the recognition of the organic substance by specific receptors located on the cell surface or within the cytoplasm. These receptors can be proteins, lipids, or carbohydrates that possess unique binding sites for the particular organic molecule. The binding event triggers a conformational change in the receptor, initiating downstream signaling cascades.
Signal transduction pathways relay the information from the receptor to intracellular targets, such as transcription factors or enzymes. These pathways often involve a series of protein-protein interactions, phosphorylation events, and the production of second messengers. Second messengers, like cyclic AMP or calcium ions, amplify the signal and activate downstream signaling components.
The cellular response to organic substance can manifest in various ways, depending on the nature of the molecule and the cellular context. Some common responses include:
* **Uptake and metabolism:** Cells may internalize the organic substance through endocytosis or active transport mechanisms. Once inside the cell, the substance may be metabolized into other compounds or utilized as a nutrient source.
* **Gene expression regulation:** The signaling pathways triggered by the organic substance can activate or repress the expression of specific genes. This allows cells to adapt their physiology and behavior in response to the presence of the organic molecule.
* **Cell growth and proliferation:** Some organic substances can stimulate or inhibit cell growth and proliferation. This response is tightly regulated to ensure proper development and tissue homeostasis.
* **Cell migration and differentiation:** Organic substances can influence cell movement and differentiation by modulating signaling pathways that control cytoskeletal organization and gene expression.
* **Immune response:** The presence of foreign organic substances can activate the immune system, triggering an inflammatory response and the production of antibodies.
The cellular response to organic substance is highly dynamic and context-dependent. Cells can adapt their responses based on the concentration, duration, and nature of the organic molecule, as well as the cell type and physiological state. This intricate interplay between cells and their environment enables organisms to survive, thrive, and maintain homeostasis in the face of constant exposure to a vast array of organic substances.'
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Proteins (5)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 8 | An ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 8 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q09428] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Caspase-1 | A caspase-1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P29466] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 | An apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P10415] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Interleukin-1 beta | An interleukin-1 beta that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:P01584] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1 | A transient receptor potential cation channel TRPA1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:HJD, UniProtKB:O75762] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (171)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-vinylguaiacol | 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol : A member of the class of phenols that is guaiacol in which the hydrogen para- to the hydroxy group is replaced by a vinyl group. 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol: a germination inhibitor; also an odorant in green tea; structure in first source | phenols | flavouring agent; pheromone; plant metabolite |
| 3-methylcatechol | 3-methylbenzene-1,2-diol: structure in first source 3-methylcatechol : A methylcatechol carrying a methyl substituent at position 3. It is a xenobiotic metabolite produced by some bacteria capable of degrading nitroaromatic compounds present in pesticide-contaminated soil samples. dihydroxytoluene : Any hydroxytoluene that has two hydroxy substituents | methylcatechol | bacterial xenobiotic metabolite |
| indole | indole; polycyclic heteroarene | Escherichia coli metabolite | |
| catechin | hydroxyflavan | ||
| menthol | Menthol: A monoterpene cyclohexanol produced from mint oils. | p-menthane monoterpenoid; secondary alcohol | volatile oil component |
| p-chloromercuribenzoic acid | p-Chloromercuribenzoic Acid: An organic mercurial used as a sulfhydryl reagent. | chlorine molecular entity; mercuribenzoic acid | |
| 5,8,11,14-eicosatetraynoic acid | 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraynoic Acid: A 20-carbon unsaturated fatty acid containing 4 alkyne bonds. It inhibits the enzymatic conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins E(2) and F(2a). | long-chain fatty acid | |
| benzyl isothiocyanate | benzyl isothiocyanate: inhibits carcinogen-induced neoplasia; structure in Negwer, 5th ed, #715; also promotes urinary bladder carcinoma | benzenes; isothiocyanate | antibacterial drug |
| cannabinol | Cannabinol: A physiologically inactive constituent of Cannabis sativa L. | dibenzopyran | |
| chlorcyclizine | chlorcyclizine: was heading 1964-94 (Prov 1964-73); CHLOROCYCLIZINE & HISTACHLORAZINE were see CHLORCYCLIZINE 1977-94; use PIPERAZINES to search CHLORCYCLIZINE 1966-94; histamine H1-blocker used both orally and topically in allergies and also for the prevention of motion sickness | diarylmethane | |
| diazoxide | diazoxide : A benzothiadiazine that is the S,S-dioxide of 2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine which is substituted at position 3 by a methyl group and at position 7 by chlorine. A peripheral vasodilator, it increases the concentration of glucose in the plasma and inhibits the secretion of insulin by the beta- cells of the pancreas. It is used orally in the management of intractable hypoglycaemia and intravenously in the management of hypertensive emergencies. Diazoxide: A benzothiadiazine derivative that is a peripheral vasodilator used for hypertensive emergencies. It lacks diuretic effect, apparently because it lacks a sulfonamide group. | benzothiadiazine; organochlorine compound; sulfone | antihypertensive agent; beta-adrenergic agonist; bronchodilator agent; cardiotonic drug; diuretic; K-ATP channel agonist; sodium channel blocker; sympathomimetic agent; vasodilator agent |
| diclofenac | diclofenac : A monocarboxylic acid consisting of phenylacetic acid having a (2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino group at the 2-position. Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. | amino acid; aromatic amine; dichlorobenzene; monocarboxylic acid; secondary amino compound | antipyretic; drug allergen; EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; xenobiotic |
| disulfiram | organic disulfide; organosulfur acaricide | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor; EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor; EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inducer; fungicide; NF-kappaB inhibitor | |
| 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 |
| 4-biphenylylacetic acid | biphenyl-4-ylacetic acid : A monocarboxylic acid in which one of the alpha-hydrogens is substituted by a biphenyl-4-yl group. An active metabolite of fenbufen, it is used as a topical medicine to treat muscle inflammation and arthritis. | biphenyls; monocarboxylic acid | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| fenbufen | fenbufen: structure; RN given refers to parent cpd | 4-oxo monocarboxylic acid; biphenyls | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| flufenamic acid | flufenamic acid : An aromatic amino acid consisting of anthranilic acid carrying an N-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl substituent. An analgesic and anti-inflammatory, it is used in rheumatic disorders. Flufenamic Acid: An anthranilic acid derivative with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is used in musculoskeletal and joint disorders and administered by mouth and topically. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p16) | aromatic amino acid; organofluorine compound | antipyretic; EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| glyburide | glyburide : An N-sulfonylurea that is acetohexamide in which the acetyl group is replaced by a 2-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzamido)ethyl group. Glyburide: An antidiabetic sulfonylurea derivative with actions like those of chlorpropamide | monochlorobenzenes; N-sulfonylurea | anti-arrhythmia drug; EC 2.7.1.33 (pantothenate kinase) inhibitor; EC 3.6.3.49 (channel-conductance-controlling ATPase) inhibitor; hypoglycemic agent |
| gossypol | Gossypol: A dimeric sesquiterpene found in cottonseed (GOSSYPIUM). The (-) isomer is active as a male contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, MALE) whereas toxic symptoms are associated with the (+) isomer. | ||
| ibuprofen | Midol: combination of cinnamedrine, phenacetin, aspirin & caffeine | monocarboxylic acid | antipyretic; cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor; cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; drug allergen; environmental contaminant; geroprotector; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; radical scavenger; xenobiotic |
| indomethacin | indometacin : A member of the class of indole-3-acetic acids that is indole-3-acetic acid in which the indole ring is substituted at positions 1, 2 and 5 by p-chlorobenzoyl, methyl, and methoxy groups, respectively. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disorders including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis and tendinitis. Indomethacin: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES. | aromatic ether; indole-3-acetic acids; monochlorobenzenes; N-acylindole | analgesic; drug metabolite; EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; gout suppressant; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; xenobiotic; xenobiotic metabolite |
| indoprofen | indoprofen : A monocarboxylic acid that is propionic acid in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 is substituted by a 4-(1-oxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)phenyl group. Initially used as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic, it was withdrawn from the market due to causing severe gastrointestinal bleeding. It has been subsequently found to increase production of the survival motor neuron protein. Indoprofen: A drug that has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Following reports of adverse reactions including reports of carcinogenicity in animal studies it was withdrawn from the market worldwide. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p21) | gamma-lactam; isoindoles; monocarboxylic acid | EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| iodoacetamide | |||
| juglone | juglone : A hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone that is 1,4-naphthoquinone in which the hydrogen at position 5 has been replaced by a hydroxy group. A plant-derived 1,4-naphthoquinone with confirmed antibacterial and antitumor activities. juglone: structure | hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone | geroprotector; herbicide; reactive oxygen species generator |
| ketoprofen | ketoprofen : An oxo monocarboxylic acid that consists of propionic acid substituted by a 3-benzoylphenyl group at position 2. Ketoprofen: An IBUPROFEN-type anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic. It is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. | benzophenones; oxo monocarboxylic acid | antipyretic; drug allergen; EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; xenobiotic |
| ketorolac | 5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid : A member of the class of pyrrolizines that is 2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine which is substituted at positions 1 and 5 by carboxy and benzoyl groups, respectively. ketorolac : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)-(+)- and (S)-(-)-5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid. While only the (S)-(-) enantiomer is a COX1 and COX2 inhibitor, the (R)-(+) enantiomer exhibits potent analgesic activity. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, ketorolac is mainly used (generally as the tromethamine salt) for its potent analgesic properties in the short-term management of post-operative pain, and in eye drops to relieve the ocular itching associated with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. It was withdrawn from the market in many countries in 1993 following association with haemorrhage and renal failure. Ketorolac: A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is an NSAID and is used principally for its analgesic activity. (From Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed) | amino acid; aromatic ketone; monocarboxylic acid; pyrrolizines; racemate | analgesic; cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor; cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| beta-lapachone | beta-lapachone : A benzochromenone that is 3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[h]chromene-5,6-dione substituted by geminal methyl groups at position 2. Isolated from Tabebuia avellanedae, it exhibits antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory activities. beta-lapachone: antineoplastic inhibitor of reverse transcriptase, DNA topoisomerase, and DNA polymerase | benzochromenone; orthoquinones | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite |
| mefenamic acid | mefenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Mefenamic Acid: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase. | aminobenzoic acid; secondary amino compound | analgesic; antipyretic; antirheumatic drug; EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; xenobiotic |
| masoprocol | nordihydroguaretic acid: antioxidant compound found in the creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) | catechols; lignan; tetrol | antioxidant; ferroptosis inhibitor; geroprotector; plant metabolite |
| 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino)benzoic acid | 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino)benzoic acid: structure given in first source; chloride channel antagonist | nitrobenzoic acid | |
| 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 |
| probenecid | probenecid : A sulfonamide in which the nitrogen of 4-sulfamoylbenzoic acid is substituted with two propyl groups. Probenecid: The prototypical uricosuric agent. It inhibits the renal excretion of organic anions and reduces tubular reabsorption of urate. Probenecid has also been used to treat patients with renal impairment, and, because it reduces the renal tubular excretion of other drugs, has been used as an adjunct to antibacterial therapy. | benzoic acids; sulfonamide | uricosuric drug |
| sulfasalazine | sulfasalazine : An azobenzene consisting of diphenyldiazene having a carboxy substituent at the 4-position, a hydroxy substituent at the 3-position and a 2-pyridylaminosulphonyl substituent at the 4'-position. Sulfasalazine: A drug that is used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Its activity is generally considered to lie in its metabolic breakdown product, 5-aminosalicylic acid (see MESALAMINE) released in the colon. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p907) | ||
| tiaprofenic acid | tiaprofenic acid : An aromatic ketone that is thiophene substituted at C-2 by benzoyl and at C-4 by a 1-carboxyethyl group. tiaprofenic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | aromatic ketone; monocarboxylic acid; thiophenes | drug allergen; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| triamterene | triamterene : Pteridine substituted at positions 2, 4 and 7 with amino groups and at position 6 with a phenyl group. A sodium channel blocker, it is used as a diuretic in the treatment of hypertension and oedema. Triamterene: A pteridinetriamine compound that inhibits SODIUM reabsorption through SODIUM CHANNELS in renal EPITHELIAL CELLS. | pteridines | diuretic; sodium channel blocker |
| 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 |
| allyl isothiocyanate | allyl isothiocyanate : An isothiocyanate with the formula CH2=CHCH2N=C=S. A colorless oil with boiling point 152degreeC, it is responsible for the pungent taste of mustard, horseradish, and wasabi. allyl isothiocyanate: used in the manufacture of flavors, war gases; medical use as a counterirritant; structure | alkenyl isothiocyanate; isothiocyanate | antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; lachrymator; metabolite |
| alizarin | dihydroxyanthraquinone | chromophore; dye; plant metabolite | |
| thymol | thymol : A phenol that is a natural monoterpene derivative of cymene. Thymol: A phenol obtained from thyme oil or other volatile oils used as a stabilizer in pharmaceutical preparations, and as an antiseptic (antibacterial or antifungal) agent. | monoterpenoid; phenols | volatile oil component |
| 2-chlorophenol | chlorophenol : A halophenol that is any phenol containing one or more covalently bonded chlorine atoms. | 2-halophenol; monochlorophenol | |
| benzyl bromide | benzyl bromide : A member of the class of benzyl bromides that is toluene substituted on the alpha-carbon with bromine. benzyl bromide: structure given in first source | benzyl bromides | lachrymator |
| ethyl bromoacetate | |||
| acrolein | enal | herbicide; human xenobiotic metabolite; toxin | |
| dibenz(b,f)(1,4)oxazepine | |||
| 4-methylcatechol | methylcatechol | antioxidant; carcinogenic agent; hapten; human metabolite; plant metabolite | |
| rhein | dihydroxyanthraquinone | ||
| plumbagin | plumbagin : A hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone that is 1,4-naphthoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 are substituted by methyl and hydroxy groups, respectively. plumbagin: a superoxide anion generator | hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone; phenols | anticoagulant; antineoplastic agent; immunological adjuvant; metabolite |
| thymoquinone | thymoquinone : A member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones that is 1,4-bezoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 are replaced by methyl and isopropyl groups, respectively. It is a natural compound isolated from Nigella sativa which has demonstrated promising chemotherapeutic activity. thymoquinone: constituent of cedarwood; can cause dermatitis; structure | 1,4-benzoquinones | adjuvant; anti-inflammatory agent; antidepressant; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; cardioprotective agent; plant metabolite |
| carvacrol | carvacrol : A phenol that is a natural monoterpene derivative of cymene. An inhibitor of bacterial growth, it is used as a food additive. Potent activator of the human ion channels transient receptor potential V3 (TRPV3) and A1 (TRPA1). | botanical anti-fungal agent; p-menthane monoterpenoid; phenols | agrochemical; antimicrobial agent; flavouring agent; TRPA1 channel agonist; volatile oil component |
| 2,3-dimethylphenol | |||
| toluene 2,4-diisocyanate | toluene 2,4-diisocyanate : A toluene meta-diisocyanate in which the isocyanato groups are at positions 2 and 4 relative to the methyl group on the benzene ring. Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate: Skin irritant and allergen used in the manufacture of polyurethane foams and other elastomers. | toluene meta-diisocyanate | allergen; hapten |
| allyl sulfide | allyl sulfide: essence of garlic; inhibits CYP2E1 | organic sulfide | |
| bromoacetone | bromoacetone : An alpha-bromoketone that is acetone in which one of the hydrogens is replaced by a bromine atom. A poweful lachrymator, it was formerly used as a chemical weapon. | alpha-bromoketone | lachrymator |
| dronabinol | Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol : A diterpenoid that is 6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro-6H-benzo[c]chromene substituted at position 1 by a hydroxy group, positions 6, 6 and 9 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a pentyl group. The principal psychoactive constituent of the cannabis plant, it is used for treatment of anorexia associated with AIDS as well as nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. Dronabinol: A psychoactive compound extracted from the resin of Cannabis sativa (marihuana, hashish). The isomer delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered the most active form, producing characteristic mood and perceptual changes associated with this compound. | benzochromene; diterpenoid; phytocannabinoid; polyketide | cannabinoid receptor agonist; epitope; hallucinogen; metabolite; non-narcotic analgesic |
| diallyl trisulfide | organic trisulfide | anti-inflammatory agent; antilipemic drug; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; antiprotozoal drug; apoptosis inducer; estrogen receptor antagonist; insecticide; platelet aggregation inhibitor; vasodilator agent | |
| n-methylisatin | N-methylisatin: structure given in first source | ||
| perillaldehyde | perillaldehyde: from oil of Perillae herba; has neuropharmacological actions; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #6956 perillyl aldehyde : An aldehyde that is cyclohex-1-ene-1-carbaldehyde substituted by a prop-1-en-2-yl group at position 4. | aldehyde; olefinic compound | human metabolite; mouse metabolite; volatile oil component |
| diallyl disulfide | diallyl disulfide : An organic disulfide where the organic group specified is allyl. It has been isolated from garlic and other species of the genus Allium. diallyl disulfide: major constituent of garlic oil | organic disulfide | antifungal agent; antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite |
| menthol | (-)-menthol : A p-menthan-3-ol which has (1R,2S,5R)-stereochemistry. It is the most common naturally occurring enantiomer. (+-)-menthol : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (+)- and (-)-menthol. Both (+-)- and (-)-menthol are used to relieve symptoms of conditions such as bronchitis and sinusitis. When applied to the skin, menthol dilates the blood vessels, giving a sensation of coldness followed by an analgesic effect that relieves itching. It is therefore used in creams and ointments for the relief of pruritis and urticaria. | p-menthan-3-ol | antipruritic drug; antispasmodic drug; antitussive |
| phenethyl isothiocyanate | phenethyl isothiocyanate : An isothiocyanate having a phenethyl group attached to the nitrogen. It is a naturally occurring compound found in some cruciferous vegetables (e.g. watercress) and is known to possess anticancer properties. phenethyl isothiocyanate: a dietary liver aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor; promotes urinary bladder carcinoma | isothiocyanate | antineoplastic agent; EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor; metabolite |
| o-chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile | o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile: A riot control agent which causes temporary irritation of the eyes and the mucosal surface of the respiratory tract. It is a more potent irritant than OMEGA-CHLOROACETOPHENONE, but less incapacitating. | organochlorine compound | |
| chlordantoin | chlordantoin: structure | imidazolidine-2,4-dione | |
| cannabichromene | 1-benzopyran | ||
| paclitaxel | Taxus: Genus of coniferous yew trees or shrubs, several species of which have medicinal uses. Notable is the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia, which is used to make the anti-neoplastic drug taxol (PACLITAXEL). | taxane diterpenoid; tetracyclic diterpenoid | antineoplastic agent; human metabolite; metabolite; microtubule-stabilising agent |
| isovelleral | isovelleral: structure given in first source | aldehyde | |
| n-cyano-n'-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-n''-(3-pyridinyl)guanidine | N-cyano-N'-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-N''-(3-pyridinyl)guanidine: potassium channel opener | pyridines | |
| iberverin | |||
| 4-ethylguaiacol | 4-ethylguaiacol: a constituent of wood creosote; suppresses intestinal smooth muscle contraction | methoxybenzenes; phenols | |
| allicin | botanical anti-fungal agent; sulfoxide | antibacterial agent | |
| epigallocatechin gallate | (-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin. epigallocatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and antimutagen in green tea (Camellia sinensis) | flavans; gallate ester; polyphenol | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; geroprotector; Hsp90 inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; plant metabolite |
| repaglinide | piperidines | ||
| toxoflavin | toxoflavin : A pyrimidotriazine that is 1,6-dimethyl-1,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrimido[5,4-e][1,2,4]triazine with oxo groups at positions 5 and 7. toxoflavin: azapteridine antibiotic; structure | carbonyl compound; pyrimidotriazine | antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; bacterial metabolite; toxin; virulence factor; Wnt signalling inhibitor |
| 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthol | 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthol : 1-naphthol hydrogenated at C-5, -6, -7 and -8. | tetralins | |
| perilla ketone | perilla ketone: potent lung toxin from Perilla frutescens; structure | aromatic ketone | |
| 4-ethylcatechol | 4-ethylcatechol: structure in first source | catechols | |
| cromakalim | Cromakalim: A potassium-channel opening vasodilator that has been investigated in the management of hypertension. It has also been tried in patients with asthma. (Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p352) | ||
| epicatechin | (-)-epicatechin : A catechin with (2R,3R)-configuration. | catechin; polyphenol | antioxidant |
| gallocatechol | (-)-epigallocatechin : A flavan-3,3',4',5,5',7-hexol having (2R,3R)-configuration. | catechin; flavan-3,3',4',5,5',7-hexol | antioxidant; food component; plant metabolite |
| chelerythrine chloride | |||
| polygodial | aldehyde | ||
| voacamine | alkaloid ester; methyl ester; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; organic heteropentacyclic compound; tertiary amino compound | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite | |
| rosiglitazone | aminopyridine; thiazolidinediones | EC 6.2.1.3 (long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inhibitor; insulin-sensitizing drug | |
| erucin | isothiocyanate | ||
| nicotine | (S)-nicotine : A 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine in which the chiral centre has S-configuration. The naturally occurring and most active enantiomer of nicotine, isolated from Nicotiana tabacum. | 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine | anxiolytic drug; biomarker; immunomodulator; mitogen; neurotoxin; nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; peripheral nervous system drug; phytogenic insecticide; plant metabolite; psychotropic drug; teratogenic agent; xenobiotic |
| beta-eudesmol | beta-eudesmol : A carbobicyclic compound that is trans-decalin substituted at positions 2, 4a, and 8 by 2-hydroxypropan-2-yl, methyl and methylidene groups, respectively (the 2R,4aR,8aS-diastereoisomer). beta-eudesmol: found in Atractylodes and other plants; RN given refers to (2R-(2alpha,4aalpha,8abeta))-isomer | carbobicyclic compound; eudesmane sesquiterpenoid; tertiary alcohol | volatile oil component |
| (6ar-trans)-isomer of tetrahydrocannabivarin 9 | |||
| epicatechin gallate | (-)-epicatechin-3-O-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of epicatechin. A natural product found in Parapiptadenia rigida. epicatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor; RN given refers to the (cis)-isomer; structure given in first source; isolated from green tea | catechin; gallate ester; polyphenol | EC 3.2.1.1 (alpha-amylase) inhibitor; EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor; metabolite |
| parthenolide | germacranolide | ||
| isoteolin | isoteolin: mixture of isomers isoboldine (RN 3019-51-0) & bracteoline (RN 25651-04-1) | aporphine alkaloid | |
| mk 767 | 5-((2,4-dioxo-5-thiazolidinyl)methyl)-2-methoxy-N-((4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methyl)benzamide: an antihyperlipidemic agent that also functions as an insulin sensitizer, PPARalpha agonist, and PPARgamma agonist; structure in first source | ||
| pralnacasan | pralnacasan: NSAID, ICE inhibitor & metastasis inhibitor; RN & structure in first source | ||
| naproxen | naproxen : A methoxynaphthalene that is 2-methoxynaphthalene substituted by a carboxy ethyl group at position 6. Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used for the reduction of pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, kidney stones, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, bursitis, and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. It works by inhibiting both the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. Naproxen: An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout. | methoxynaphthalene; monocarboxylic acid | antipyretic; cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor; cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; drug allergen; environmental contaminant; gout suppressant; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; xenobiotic |
| camphora | (R)-camphor : The (R)- enantiomer of camphor. camphora: a component of Guanxingao, a kind of traditional Chinese rubber electuary medicine which is able to either cure or guard against coronary heart disease and angina pectoris | camphor | |
| 4-hydroxybenzyl isothiocyanate | 4-hydroxybenzyl isothiocyanate: found in white mustard; structure in first source | phenols | |
| ag 3-5 | icilin: a cooling compound that activates TRPM8 | C-nitro compound | |
| 6-methylthiohexyl isothiocyanate | 1-isothiocyanato-6-(methylsulfanyl)hexane : A isothiocyanate that is hexane in which two of the terminal methyl hydrogens at positions 1 and 6 have been replaced by isothiocyanato and methylsulfanyl groups. 6-methylthiohexyl isothiocyanate: isolated from Wasabia japonica (wasabi) | isothiocyanate; methyl sulfide | antineoplastic agent; Arabidopsis thaliana metabolite; EC 4.1.1.17 (ornithine decarboxylase) inhibitor; neuroprotective agent |
| zeneca zd 6169 | Zeneca ZD 6169: an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener; structure given in first source | ||
| dihydroresveratrol | dihydroresveratrol : A stilbenol that is 1,1'-ethane-1,2-diyldibenzene with hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3 and 4'. dihydroresveratrol: structure in first source | stilbenol | plant metabolite; xenobiotic metabolite |
| blastmycin | blastmycin: structure | amidobenzoic acid | |
| nsc 663284 | NSC 663284: structure in first source | quinolone | |
| cromakalim | 1-benzopyran | ||
| resveratrol | trans-resveratrol : A resveratrol in which the double bond has E configuration. | resveratrol | antioxidant; phytoalexin; plant metabolite; quorum sensing inhibitor; radical scavenger |
| docosahexaenoate | all-cis-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoic acid : A docosahexaenoic acid having six cis-double bonds at positions 4, 7, 10, 13, 16 and 19. docosahexaenoate : A polyunsaturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of docosahexaenoic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. docosahexaenoic acid : Any C22 polyunsaturated fatty acid containing six double bonds. efalex: a mixture of fish oil and primrose oil; used as a high-docosahexaenoic acid fatty acid supplement | docosahexaenoic acid; omega-3 fatty acid | algal metabolite; antineoplastic agent; Daphnia tenebrosa metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; nutraceutical |
| 2-butenal | crotonaldehyde : An enal consisting of propene having a formyl group at the 1-position. | enal | |
| apogossypol | apogossypol: structure in first source | ||
| cinnamaldehyde | (E)-cinnamaldehyde : The E (trans) stereoisomer of cinnamaldehyde, the parent of the class of cinnamaldehydes. 3-phenylprop-2-enal : A member of the class of cinnamaldehydes that is prop-2-enal in which a hydrogen at position 3 has been replaced by a phenyl group. The configuration of the double bond is not specified; the name "cinnamaldehyde" is widely used to refer to the E (trans) isomer. | 3-phenylprop-2-enal; cinnamaldehydes | antifungal agent; EC 4.3.1.24 (phenylalanine ammonia-lyase) inhibitor; flavouring agent; hypoglycemic agent; plant metabolite; sensitiser; vasodilator agent |
| butylidenephthalide | 2-benzofurans; gamma-lactone | EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor; hypoglycemic agent; metabolite | |
| cannabidiol | cannabidiol : An cannabinoid that is cyclohexene which is substituted by a methyl group at position 1, a 2,6-dihydroxy-4-pentylphenyl group at position 3, and a prop-1-en-2-yl group at position 4. Cannabidiol: Compound isolated from Cannabis sativa extract. | olefinic compound; phytocannabinoid; resorcinols | antimicrobial agent; plant metabolite |
| acetyl-aspartyl-glutamyl-valyl-aspartal | Ac-Asp-Glu-Val-Asp-H : A tetrapeptide consisting of two L-aspartic acid residues, an L-glutamyl residue and an L-valine residue with an acetyl group at the N-terminal and with the C-terminal carboxy group reduced to an aldehyde. It is an inhibitor of caspase-3/7. acetyl-aspartyl-glutamyl-valyl-aspartal: a capase inhibitor | tetrapeptide | protease inhibitor |
| isoeugenol | trans-isoeugenol : The trans-stereoisomer of isoeugenol. | isoeugenol | plant metabolite |
| umi-77 | UMI-77: an Mcl-1 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| hc 030031 | 2-(1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-7H-purin-7-yl)-N-(4-isopropylphenyl)acetamide: a TRPA1 channel blocker | ||
| 4-(4-ethoxycarbonylanilino)-2-quinazolinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester | quinazolines | ||
| urb 597 | cyclohexyl carbamic acid 3'-carbamoylbiphenyl-3-yl ester: a fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor; structure in first source | biphenyls | |
| thioguanine anhydrous | Thioguanine: An antineoplastic compound which also has antimetabolite action. The drug is used in the therapy of acute leukemia. tioguanine : A 2-aminopurine that is the 6-thiono derivative of 2-amino-1,9-dihydro-6H-purine. Incorporates into DNA and inhibits synthesis. Used in the treatment of leukaemia. | 2-aminopurines | anticoronaviral agent; antimetabolite; antineoplastic agent |
| clamikalant | clamikalant: inhibits ATP-sensitive potassium channel; structure in first source | ||
| 5-Nitroisatin | indoles | anticoronaviral agent | |
| zm226600 | ZM226600: an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener; structure in first source | anilide | |
| prostaglandin a2 | prostaglandin A2: RN given refers to (5Z,13E,15S)-isomer | prostaglandins A | human metabolite |
| prostaglandin a1 | prostaglandins A | ||
| tranilast | tranilast : An amidobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the anilino hydrogens is replaced by a 3,4-dimethoxycinnamoyl group. tranilast: antiallergic drug; potent inhibitor of homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis | amidobenzoic acid; cinnamamides; dimethoxybenzene; secondary carboxamide | anti-allergic agent; anti-asthmatic drug; antineoplastic agent; aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist; calcium channel blocker; hepatoprotective agent; nephroprotective agent |
| n-acetyltyrosyl-valyl-alanyl-aspartyl aldehyde | |||
| irl 2500 | IRL 2500: Endothelin-B receptor antagonist; structure in first source | ||
| 15-deoxy-delta(12,14)-prostaglandin j2 | 15-deoxy-Delta(12,14)-prostaglandin J2 : A prostaglandin J derivative comprising prostaglandin J2 lacking the 15-hydroxy group and having C=C double bonds at the 12- and 14-positions. 15-deoxy-delta(12,14)-prostaglandin J2: 15-deoxy-PGJ2 is also available; check for double bonds (indicated by delta) at 12 and 14 positions | prostaglandins J | electrophilic reagent; insulin-sensitizing drug; metabolite |
| cannabigerol | cannabigerol : A member of the class of resorcinols that is resorcinol which is substituted by a (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl group at position 2 and by a pentyl group at position 5. It is a natural product found in Cannabis sativa and Helichrysum species. cannabigerol: RN given refers to (E)-isomer; structure given in first source | phytocannabinoid; resorcinols | anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; antioxidant; appetite enhancer; cannabinoid receptor agonist; neuroprotective agent; plant metabolite |
| ligustilide | ligustilide: found in Umbelliferae plants; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure in first source | butenolide | metabolite |
| 4-amylcinnamoylanthranilic acid | 4-amylcinnamoylanthranilic acid: phospholipase A2 inhibitor N-(p-amylcinnamoyl)anthranilic acid : An amidobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the anilino hydrogens is replaced by a 4-pentylcinnamoyl group. It is a transient receptor potential (TRP) channel blocker and phospholipase A2 (PLA2) inhibitor. | amidobenzoic acid; cinnamamides; secondary carboxamide | EC 3.1.1.4 (phospholipase A2) inhibitor; TRP channel blocker |
| farnesylthioacetic acid | farnesylthioacetic acid: a competitive inhibitor of isoprenylated protein methyltransferase; structure in first source | ||
| 2-pentenal | (E)-2-pentenal : A 2-pentenal in which the double bond has (E)-configuration. It is found in cigarette smoke, virgin olive oil, and milk. 2-pentenal : An enal consisting of pent-2-ene having an oxo group at the 1-position 2-pentenal: RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation | 2-pentenal | plant metabolite |
| catharanthine | alkaloid ester; bridged compound; methyl ester; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; organic heteropentacyclic compound; tertiary amino compound | ||
| s-trans,trans-farnesylthiosalicylic acid | farnesylthiosalicylic acid: structure in first source | sesquiterpenoid | |
| 4-oxo-2-nonenal | (E)-4-oxonon-2-enal : The enal that is (E)-non-2-enal substituted with an oxo group at C-4. 4-oxo-2-nonenal: reacts with 2'-deoxyguanosine; a product of lipid peroxidation; structure in first source | enal; enone | human metabolite |
| ixabepilone | 1,3-thiazoles; beta-hydroxy ketone; epoxide; lactam; macrocycle | antineoplastic agent; microtubule-destabilising agent | |
| borneol | borneol | ||
| bvt.948 | |||
| 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methylbut-3-en-2-oxime | 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methylbut-3-en-2-oxime: a TRPA1 antagonist | ||
| way 133537 | |||
| ly 465608 | LY 465608: a nonthiazolidinedione agonist of both PPAR-alpha and PPAR-gamma of Ligand Pharm. and Eli Lilly | ||
| n-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)tetrahydropyrazine-1(2h)-carboxamide | N-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)tetrahydropyrazine-1(2H)-carboxamide: a vanilloid receptor 1 antagonist and analgesic; structure in first source | piperazines; pyridines | |
| bm 131246 | |||
| arachidonoylserotonin | arachidonoylserotonin: an NSAID with antinociceptive activity; fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor; structure in first source N-arachidonoylserotonin : An N-acylserotonin obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of arachidonic acid with the primary amino group of serotonin. | N-acylserotonin; phenols | anti-inflammatory agent; anticonvulsant; antioxidant; capsaicin receptor antagonist; EC 3.5.1.99 (fatty acid amide hydrolase) inhibitor; human metabolite; signalling molecule |
| octyl caffeate | octyl caffeate: an antioxidant; structure in first source | ||
| abt-737 | aromatic amine; aryl sulfide; biphenyls; C-nitro compound; monochlorobenzenes; N-arylpiperazine; N-sulfonylcarboxamide; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | anti-allergic agent; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor | |
| nutlin-3a | nutlin 3: an MDM2 antagonist; structure in first source | stilbenoid | |
| N-[4-(2-tert-butylphenyl)sulfonylphenyl]-2,3,4-trihydroxy-5-[(2-propan-2-ylphenyl)methyl]benzamide | benzamides | ||
| MI-63 | MI-63 : An azaspiro compound resulting from the formal fusion of position 3 of 6-chloro-oxindole with position 3 of (2R,3SS5S)-3-(3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)-5-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-N-[2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide. It is a potent inhibitor of the MDM2-p53 interaction. | azaspiro compound; monochlorobenzenes; monofluorobenzenes; morpholines; oxindoles; pyrrolidines; secondary carboxamide | apoptosis inducer |
| methylphenidate | N-phenyl-4-(quinolin-2-ylmethyl)piperazine-1-carboxamide: a fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| cannabidivarin | cannabidivarin: from Cannabis sativa | monoterpenoid | |
| a-438079 | |||
| berkeleydione | berkeleydione : A meroterpenoid found in Penicillium rubrum. It has been shown to exhibit inhibitory activity against caspase-1. berkeleydione: polyketide-terpenoid metabolite, isolated from a Penicillium sp.; structure in first source | beta-diketone; cyclic terpene ketone; meroterpenoid; methyl ester; organic heterotetracyclic compound; terpene lactone; tertiary alcohol; tertiary alpha-hydroxy ketone | antineoplastic agent; cysteine protease inhibitor; Penicillium metabolite |
| navitoclax | aryl sulfide; monochlorobenzenes; morpholines; N-sulfonylcarboxamide; organofluorine compound; piperazines; secondary amino compound; sulfone; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor | |
| 8-iso-prostaglandin a2 | 8-isoprostaglandin A2: a cyclopentenone isoprostane | prostanoid | |
| a 967079 | A 967079: a TRPA1 channel antagonist; structure in first source | ||
| 6-(3,5-difluoroanilino)-9-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-2-purinecarbonitrile | 6-aminopurines | ||
| 9-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-6-(ethylamino)-2-purinecarbonitrile | imidazoles | ||
| grassystatin a | grassystatin A: isolated from a cyanobacterium, identified as Lyngbya cf.; structure in first source | ||
| voacristine | voacristine: indole alkaloid from leaves of Ervatamia coronaria; RN given for 20(S)-isomer; structure given in first source | ||
| miogadial | miogadial: responsible for hot taste of myoga, Zingiber mioga; structure in first source | ||
| abt-199 | venetoclax : A member of the class of pyrrolopyridines that is a potent inhibitor of the antiapoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2. It is used for treamtment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia with 17p deletion. venetoclax: A BCL-2 inhibitor with antineoplastic activity that is used in the treatment of CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA associated with chromosome 17p deletion; structure in first source. | aromatic ether; C-nitro compound; monochlorobenzenes; N-alkylpiperazine; N-arylpiperazine; N-sulfonylcarboxamide; oxanes; pyrrolopyridine | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor |
| nvp-cgm097 | NVP-CGM097: an MDM2 and HDM2 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| 6-o-palmitoylascorbic acid | fatty acid ester | ||
| jy-1-106 | JY-1-106: a BH3 alpha-helix mimetic that functions as a pan-Bcl-2 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| MK-8353 | MK-8353 : A member of the class of indazoles that is 1H-indazole substituted by a 6-(propan-2-yloxy)pyridin-3-yl group at position 3 and by a {[(3S)-3-(methylsulfanyl)-1-(2-{4-[4-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl]-3,6-dihydropyridin-1(2H)-yl}-2-oxoethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]carbonyl}amino group at position 5. It is a potent and selective inhibitor of ERK1 and ERK2 in vitro (IC50 values of 23.0 nM and 8.8 nM, respectively). The drug is being developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme and is currently in clinical development for the treatment of advanced/metastatic solid tumors. MK-8353: ERK inhibitor used in oncology | aromatic ether; dihydropyridine; indazoles; methyl sulfide; N-alkylpyrrolidine; pyridines; pyrrolidinecarboxamide; secondary carboxamide; tertiary carboxamide; triazoles | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor |
| a-1155463 | A-1155463: a Bcl-X(L) inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| bm-1197 | BM-1197: inhibits both Bcl-xL and Bcl-2; has antineoplastic activity | ||
| a-1331852 | A-1331852: a Bcl-X(L) inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| BDA-366 | BDA-366 : A member of the class of anthraquinone that is 1,4-diamino-9,10-anthraquinone in which the two amino groups are carrying 3-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxypropyl and (oxiran-2-yl)methyl substituents. It exhibits anti-cancer properties. BDA-366: has antineoplastic activity; binds Bcl-2 protein; structure in first source | anthraquinone; epoxide; secondary alcohol; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer |
| rifampin | Rifampin: A semisynthetic antibiotic produced from Streptomyces mediterranei. It has a broad antibacterial spectrum, including activity against several forms of Mycobacterium. In susceptible organisms it inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity by forming a stable complex with the enzyme. It thus suppresses the initiation of RNA synthesis. Rifampin is bactericidal, and acts on both intracellular and extracellular organisms. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p1160) | cyclic ketal; hydrazone; N-iminopiperazine; N-methylpiperazine; rifamycins; semisynthetic derivative; zwitterion | angiogenesis inhibitor; antiamoebic agent; antineoplastic agent; antitubercular agent; DNA synthesis inhibitor; EC 2.7.7.6 (RNA polymerase) inhibitor; Escherichia coli metabolite; geroprotector; leprostatic drug; neuroprotective agent; pregnane X receptor agonist; protein synthesis inhibitor |
| nn 414 | NN 414: a hypoglycemic agent with insulin release modulating and potassium channel activating activities; structure in first source | ||
| 7-chloro-3-isopropylamino-4h-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide | 7-chloro-3-isopropylamino-4H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide: activates ATP-sensitive potassium channels; structure in first source | ||
| apogossypolone | apogossypolone: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first source |