Target type: biologicalprocess
The process in which a protein is transported across a membrane. [GOC:mah, GOC:vw]
Protein transmembrane transport is a fundamental biological process that enables proteins to move across the lipid bilayer membranes that enclose cells and organelles. It is essential for various cellular functions, including signaling, nutrient uptake, waste removal, and maintaining cellular homeostasis. This process involves a complex interplay of molecular machinery, energy expenditure, and specific protein sequences. Here's a detailed description of the key aspects of protein transmembrane transport:
1. **Types of Transport:** There are two primary modes of protein transport across membranes:
* **Translocation:** This process involves moving a protein directly through the membrane, usually with the help of specialized protein translocators embedded within the membrane. This is commonly used for proteins destined for the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), mitochondria, chloroplasts, and the nucleus.
* **Translocation and Insertion:** This involves the movement of proteins across a membrane and their simultaneous insertion into the membrane itself. This is typical for proteins that reside within the membrane or are secreted outside the cell.
2. **Signal Sequences:** Proteins destined for transmembrane transport often possess specific signal sequences, short stretches of amino acids that act as targeting signals. These sequences are recognized by specific receptors or chaperones that guide the proteins to the correct membrane and transport machinery.
3. **Protein Translocators:** Transmembrane transport often relies on protein translocators, also known as protein channels. These are complex protein complexes embedded within the membrane that facilitate the movement of proteins across the lipid bilayer.
* **Sec61 Translocon:** The Sec61 translocon is a major protein translocator in the ER membrane. It forms a channel that allows unfolded proteins to pass through the membrane. The Sec61 complex interacts with other proteins like chaperones to ensure efficient and accurate protein translocation.
4. **Energy Requirements:** Protein transmembrane transport is an energy-consuming process.
* **ATP Hydrolysis:** Some transport mechanisms, such as the import of proteins into the mitochondria, require energy derived from ATP hydrolysis.
* **Protein Gradients:** In other cases, the movement of proteins across membranes is driven by electrochemical gradients. This means that the difference in charge and concentration of ions across the membrane provides the energy for transport.
5. **Chaperones:** Chaperones are proteins that assist in the folding and transport of other proteins. They prevent misfolding, aggregation, and degradation of proteins during transport.
6. **Folding and Assembly:** Once proteins reach their destination, they often undergo further folding and assembly. This process ensures that the protein adopts its correct three-dimensional structure and becomes functional.
7. **Regulation and Control:** The transport of proteins across membranes is tightly regulated and controlled. This ensures that the correct proteins are transported to the right locations at the appropriate times. Factors influencing regulation include:
* **Signal sequences:** The presence and recognition of specific signal sequences.
* **Chaperones:** The activity and availability of chaperones.
* **Translocator activity:** The availability and function of translocators.
* **Cellular conditions:** Factors such as nutrient levels, stress, and cell cycle stage.
8. **Importance of Transmembrane Transport:** Protein transmembrane transport is critical for a multitude of cellular processes:
* **Cellular Signaling:** Signal transduction pathways often involve proteins that traverse membranes to relay signals from the outside world to the inside of the cell.
* **Nutrient Uptake:** Cells need to take in nutrients, such as sugars and amino acids, from their surroundings. This process often involves transmembrane transport.
* **Waste Removal:** Cells need to eliminate waste products. Some of this waste removal involves the transport of molecules across membranes.
* **Organelle Function:** Proteins are transported to different organelles within the cell, enabling each organelle to perform its specific functions.
* **Cell Growth and Development:** Proper transport of proteins is crucial for cell growth, division, and differentiation.
9. **Transmembrane Transport Disorders:** Disruptions in protein transmembrane transport can lead to various diseases:
* **Cystic Fibrosis:** Mutations in the CFTR gene, which encodes a chloride channel protein, disrupt its transport across the membrane.
* **Neurodegenerative Diseases:** Accumulation of misfolded proteins within the brain, often due to impaired protein transport and clearance, can contribute to these diseases.
10. **Research and Therapeutic Targets:** Understanding protein transmembrane transport has significant implications for research and therapeutic development.
* **Drug Delivery:** Developing new drugs that target protein translocators or manipulate protein transport could improve drug delivery and efficacy.
* **Disease Treatment:** Addressing protein transport dysfunctions could offer therapeutic strategies for a variety of diseases.
In summary, protein transmembrane transport is a complex and essential biological process that enables the movement of proteins across membranes. It plays a vital role in cellular function, signaling, and maintaining homeostasis. Understanding the details of this process is crucial for elucidating the mechanisms of various diseases and developing potential therapeutic interventions.'"
Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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Heparanase | A heparanase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9Y251] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Induced myeloid leukemia cell differentiation protein Mcl-1 | An induced myeloid leukemia cell differentiation protein Mcl-1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q07820] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Endothelin-1 receptor | An endothelin-1 receptor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P25101] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Endothelin receptor type B | An endothelin receptor type B that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P24530] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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coumarin | 2H-chromen-2-one: coumarin derivative | coumarins | fluorescent dye; human metabolite; plant metabolite |
amiodarone | amiodarone : A member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 1-benzofuran substituted by a butyl group at position 2 and a 4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]-3,5-diiodobenzoyl group at position 3. It is a cardiovascular drug used for the treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias. Amiodarone: An antianginal and class III antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting POTASSIUM CHANNELS and VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance. | 1-benzofurans; aromatic ketone; organoiodine compound; tertiary amino compound | cardiovascular drug |
astemizole | astemizole : A piperidine compound having a 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group at the 1-position and an N-[(4-fluorobenzyl)benzimidazol-2-yl]amino group at the 4-position. Astemizole: Antihistamine drug now withdrawn from the market in many countries because of rare but potentially fatal side effects. | benzimidazoles; piperidines | anti-allergic agent; anticoronaviral agent; H1-receptor antagonist |
cisapride | cisapride : The amide resulting from formal condensation of 4-amino-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid with cis-1-[3-(4-fluorophenoxy)propyl]-3-methoxypiperidin-4-amine. It has been used (as its monohydrate or as its tartrate) for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and for non-ulcer dyspepsia, but its propensity to cause cardiac arrhythmias resulted in its complete withdrawal from many countries, including the U.K., and restrictions on its use elsewhere. Cisapride: A substituted benzamide used for its prokinetic properties. It is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia, and other disorders associated with impaired gastrointestinal motility. (Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed) | benzamides | |
cyproheptadine | cyproheptadine : The product resulting from the formal oxidative coupling of position 5 of 5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene with position 4 of 1-methylpiperidine resulting in the formation of a double bond between the two fragments. It is a sedating antihistamine with antimuscarinic and calcium-channel blocking actions. It is used (particularly as the hydrochloride sesquihydrate) for the relief of allergic conditions including rhinitis, conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods, urticaria and angioedema, and in pruritic skin disorders. Unlike other antihistamines, it is also a seratonin receptor antagonist, making it useful in conditions such as vascular headache and anorexia. Cyproheptadine: A serotonin antagonist and a histamine H1 blocker used as antipruritic, appetite stimulant, antiallergic, and for the post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome, etc. | piperidines; tertiary amine | anti-allergic agent; antipruritic drug; gastrointestinal drug; H1-receptor antagonist; serotonergic antagonist |
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. | ||
avapro | irbesartan : A biphenylyltetrazole that is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for the treatment of hypertension. Irbesartan: A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease. | azaspiro compound; biphenylyltetrazole | angiotensin receptor antagonist; antihypertensive agent; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
labetalol | 2-hydroxy-5-{1-hydroxy-2-[(4-phenylbutan-2-yl)amino]ethyl}benzamide : A member of the class of benzamides that is benzamide substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2 and by a 1-hydroxy-2-[(4-phenylbutan-2-yl)amino]ethyl group at position 5. labetalol : A diastereoisomeric mixture of approximately equal amounts of all four possible stereoisomers ((R,S)-labetolol, (S,R)-labetolol, (S,S)-labetalol and (R,R)-labetalol). It is an adrenergic antagonist used to treat high blood pressure. Labetalol: A salicylamide derivative that is a non-cardioselective blocker of BETA-ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and ALPHA-1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. | benzamides; benzenes; phenols; primary carboxamide; salicylamides; secondary alcohol; secondary amino compound | |
mianserin | mianserin : A dibenzoazepine (specifically 1,2,3,4,10,14b-hexahydrodibenzo[c,f]pyrazino[1,2-a]azepine) methyl-substituted on N-2. Closely related to (and now mostly superseded by) the tetracyclic antidepressant mirtazapinean, it is an atypical antidepressant used in the treatment of depression throughout Europe and elsewhere. Mianserin: A tetracyclic compound with antidepressant effects. It may cause drowsiness and hematological problems. Its mechanism of therapeutic action is not well understood, although it apparently blocks alpha-adrenergic, histamine H1, and some types of serotonin receptors. | dibenzoazepine | adrenergic uptake inhibitor; alpha-adrenergic antagonist; antidepressant; EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor; geroprotector; H1-receptor antagonist; histamine agonist; sedative; serotonergic antagonist |
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 |
ritanserin | ritanserin : A thiazolopyrimidine that is 5H-[1,3]thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidin-5-one which is substituted at position 7 by a methyl group and at position 6 by a 2-{4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methylidene]piperidin-1-yl}ethyl group. A potent and long-acting seratonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) antagonist of the subtype 5-HT2 (Ki = 0.39 nM), it is used in the treatment of a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. It has little sedative action. Ritanserin: A selective and potent serotonin-2 antagonist that is effective in the treatment of a variety of syndromes related to anxiety and depression. The drug also improves the subjective quality of sleep and decreases portal pressure. | organofluorine compound; piperidines; thiazolopyrimidine | antidepressant; antipsychotic agent; anxiolytic drug; dopaminergic antagonist; EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor; serotonergic antagonist |
spiperone | spiperone : An azaspiro compound that is 1,3,8-triazaspiro[4.5]decane which is substituted at positions 1, 4, and 8 by phenyl, oxo, and 4-(p-fluorophenyl)-4-oxobutyl groups, respectively. Spiperone: A spiro butyrophenone analog similar to HALOPERIDOL and other related compounds. It has been recommended in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. | aromatic ketone; azaspiro compound; organofluorine compound; piperidines; tertiary amino compound | alpha-adrenergic antagonist; antipsychotic agent; dopaminergic antagonist; psychotropic drug; serotonergic antagonist |
sulfathiazole | sulfathiazole : A 1,3-thiazole compound having a 4-aminobenzenesulfonamido group at the 2-position. Sulfathiazole: A sulfathiazole compound that is used as a short-acting anti-infective agent. It is no longer commonly used systemically due to its toxicity, but may still be applied topically in combination with other drugs for the treatment of vaginal and skin infections, and is still used in veterinary medicine. | 1,3-thiazoles; substituted aniline; sulfonamide; sulfonamide antibiotic | antiinfective agent; drug allergen; EC 2.5.1.15 (dihydropteroate synthase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
sulfisoxazole | sulfisoxazole : A sulfonamide antibacterial with an oxazole substituent. It has antibiotic activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. Sulfisoxazole: A short-acting sulfonamide antibacterial with activity against a wide range of gram- negative and gram-positive organisms. | isoxazoles; sulfonamide; sulfonamide antibiotic | antibacterial drug; drug allergen |
alizarin | dihydroxyanthraquinone | chromophore; dye; plant metabolite | |
acenaphthenequinone | acenaphthoquinone : An orthoquinone that is the 1,2-dioxo derivative of acenaphthene. | orthoquinones | chain carrier; epitope |
2-cyanoacetamide | 2-cyanoacetamide: used in fluorimetric labeling of monosaccharides; structure | ||
scoparone | scoparone : A member of the class of coumarins that is esculetin in which the two hydroxy groups at positions 6 and 7 are replaced by methoxy groups. It is a major constituent of the Chinese herbal medicine Yin Chen Hao, and exhibits a variety of pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and anti-tumor activities. scoparone: structure | aromatic ether; coumarins | anti-allergic agent; anti-inflammatory agent; antihypertensive agent; antilipemic drug; immunosuppressive agent; plant metabolite |
2-bromolysergic acid diethylamide | 2-bromolysergic acid diethylamide: was heading 1975-94 (see under LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE 1975-90); BROMO-LSD was see 2-BROMOLYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE 1975-94; use LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE to search 2-BROMOLYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE 1975-94; a serotonin antagonist | ||
hesperidin | hesperidin : A disaccharide derivative that consists of hesperetin substituted by a 6-O-(alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl moiety at position 7 via a glycosidic linkage. Hesperidin: A flavanone glycoside found in CITRUS fruit peels. | 3'-hydroxyflavanones; 4'-methoxyflavanones; dihydroxyflavanone; disaccharide derivative; flavanone glycoside; monomethoxyflavanone; rutinoside | mutagen |
metergoline | metergoline : An ergoline alkaloid that is the N-benzyloxycarbonyl derivative of lysergamine. A 5-HT2 antagonist. Also 5-HT1 antagonist and 5-HT1D ligand. Has moderate affinity for 5-HT6 and high affinity for 5-HT7. Metergoline: A dopamine agonist and serotonin antagonist. It has been used similarly to BROMOCRIPTINE as a dopamine agonist and also for MIGRAINE DISORDERS therapy. | carbamate ester; ergoline alkaloid | dopamine agonist; geroprotector; serotonergic antagonist |
butaclamol | (+)-butaclamol : An organic heteropentacyclic compound that is 2,3,4,4a,8,9,13b,14-octahydro-1H-benzo[6,7]cyclohepta[1,2,3-de]pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinoline substituted at position 3 by both hydroxy and tert-butyl groups. | organic heteropentacyclic compound | |
butaclamol | amino alcohol; organic heteropentacyclic compound; tertiary alcohol; tertiary amino compound | dopaminergic antagonist | |
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 |
thiamorpholine | thiamorpholine: RN given refers to parent cpd thiomorpholine : A saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent that is an analogue of morpholine where the oxygen atom is replaced by sulfur. | saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent; thiomorpholines | |
mesulergine | mesulergine : A member of the class of ergot alkaloids that is known to act on serotonin and dopamine receptors. mesulergine: RN given refers to parent cpd; CU 32-085 is synonymous to mono-HCl; metabolized into dopaminergic agonists; structure given in first source | ergot alkaloid; sulfamides | antiparkinson drug; dopamine agonist; serotonergic antagonist |
isoscopoletin | isoscopoletin : A hydroxycoumarin that is esculetin in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is replaced by a methoxy group. It is the major primary metabolite of scoparone. | aromatic ether; hydroxycoumarin | plant metabolite |
indole-2-carboxylic acid | indolyl carboxylic acid | ||
bosentan anhydrous | Bosentan: A sulfonamide and pyrimidine derivative that acts as a dual endothelin receptor antagonist used to manage PULMONARY HYPERTENSION and SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS. | primary alcohol; pyrimidines; sulfonamide | antihypertensive agent; endothelin receptor antagonist |
1h-indene-2-carboxylic acid, 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-3-(2- (carboxymethoxy)-4-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-5-propoxy-, (1s,2r,3s)- | 1H-Indene-2-carboxylic acid, 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-3-(2- (carboxymethoxy)-4-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-5-propoxy-, (1S,2R,3S)-: an ET(A) and ET(B) endothelin receptor antagonist; structure in first source | ||
ro 46-2005 | Ro 46-2005: an orally active non-peptide antagonist of endothelin receptors; structure given in first source | ||
pd 142893 | PD 142893: functional antagonist of endothelin-stimulated vasoconstriction | ||
5-(dimethylamino)-n-(3,4-dimethyl-5-isoxazolyl)-1-naphthalenesulfonamide | 5-(dimethylamino)-N-(3,4-dimethyl-5-isoxazolyl)-1-naphthalenesulfonamide: structure in first source; endothelin receptor antagonist | naphthalenes; sulfonic acid derivative | |
tak 044 | TAK 044: endothelin receptor antagonist | ||
1-(n-dimethyl)amino-7-naphthol | |||
endothelin (16-21) | endothelin (16-21): C-terminal hexapeptide of endothelin; amino acid seq. given in first source | peptide | |
tezosentan | tezosentan: structure in first source | ||
bms 207940 | N-((2'-(((4,5-dimethyl-3-isoxazolyl)amino)sulfonyl)-4-(2-oxazolyl)(1,1'-biphenyl)-2-yl)methyl)-N,3,3-trimethylbutanamide: an ET(A) receptor antagonist; structure in first source | ||
atrasentan | Atrasentan: A pyrrolidine and benzodioxole derivative that acts a RECEPTOR, ENDOTHELIN A antagonist. It has therapeutic potential as an antineoplastic agent and for the treatment of DIABETIC NEPHROPATHIES. | pyrrolidines | |
6-n-tridecylsalicylic acid | 6-n-tridecylsalicylic acid: structure given in first source | hydroxybenzoic acid | |
lu 135252 | |||
enrasentan | enrasentan : A member of the class of indanes that is 2,3-dihydro-1H-indene which is substituted by a 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl group, carboxy group, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-4-methoxyphenyl group and a propoxy group at positions 1S, 2R, 3S and 5, respectively. It is an orally active mixed endothelin A/B receptor antagonist with a 100-fold greater affinity for the endothelin A receptor. The drug was being developed by GSK for the treatment of congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension (clinical trials discontinued). enrasentan: decreases ischemic brain injury; an endothelin A and B receptor antagonist; structure in first source | aromatic ether; benzodioxoles; indanes; monocarboxylic acid; monomethoxybenzene; primary alcohol | antihypertensive agent; endothelin receptor antagonist |
2-[(4,6-dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)oxy]-3-methoxy-3,3-diphenylpropanoic acid | diarylmethane | ||
tbc-11251 | sitaxsentan: endothelin A receptor antagonist; structure in first source | benzodioxoles | |
naringin | (2S)-flavan-4-one; 4'-hydroxyflavanones; dihydroxyflavanone; disaccharide derivative; neohesperidoside | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; metabolite | |
bq 123 | cyclo(Trp-Asp-Pro-Val-Leu): derived from the modification of a natural lead of BE-18257B, an endothelin A receptor antagonist; has neuroprotective activity; amino acid sequence given in first source | cyclic peptide | |
apogossypol | apogossypol: structure in first source | ||
umi-77 | UMI-77: an Mcl-1 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
fraxetin | fraxetin : A hydroxycoumarin that is 6-methoxycoumarin in which the hydrogens at positions 7 and 8 have been replaced by hydroxy groups. | aromatic ether; hydroxycoumarin | anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; antimicrobial agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; apoptosis inhibitor; Arabidopsis thaliana metabolite; hepatoprotective agent; hypoglycemic agent |
5,6-dehydrokawain | 5,6-dehydrokawain: from Alpinia speciosa rhizoma; RN given for cpd without isomeric designation; structure given in first source | 2-pyranones; aromatic ether | |
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 |
daphnetin | hydroxycoumarin | ||
esculetin | esculetin : A hydroxycoumarin that is umbelliferone in which the hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by a hydroxy group. It is used in filters for absorption of ultraviolet light. esculetin: used in filters for absorption of ultraviolet light; structure | hydroxycoumarin | antioxidant; plant metabolite; ultraviolet filter |
7-hydroxycoumarin | 7-oxycoumarin: derivatives have anti-oxidant properties umbelliferone : A hydroxycoumarin that is coumarin substituted by a hydroxy group ay position 7. | hydroxycoumarin | fluorescent probe; food component; plant metabolite |
a 192621 | A 192621: ET(B) receptor antagonist | ||
irl 2500 | IRL 2500: Endothelin-B receptor antagonist; structure in first source | ||
ro 46-8443 | Ro 46-8443: a non-peptide endothelin ET(B) receptor selective antagonist; structure given in first source | ||
4-methylesculetin | 4-methylesculetin: has antiinflammatory activity 6,7-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin : A hydroxycoumarin that is 4-methylcuomarin which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 4. A hyaluronan synthesis inhibitor. It has also been used as a fluorescent sensor to monitor the consumption of a boronic acid in Suzuki coupling reactions; fluorescence is readily detectable by the naked eye using a standard 365 nm UV lamp. | hydroxycoumarin | anti-inflammatory agent; antioxidant; hyaluronan synthesis inhibitor |
7,8-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin | 7,8-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin: possess strong antioxidant and radical scavenging activities; structure in first source | hydroxycoumarin | |
sulindac sulfone | sulindac sulfone : A sulfone metabolite of sulindac that inhibits cell growth by inducing apoptosis independently of cyclooxygenase inhibition. It inhibits the development and induces regression of premalignant adenomatous polyps. Lipoxygenase and Cox-2 inhibitor. sulindac sulfone: inhibits K-ras-dependent cyclooxygenase-2; sulfated analog of indomethacin;; CP248 is an antineoplastic agent that fosters microtubule depolymerization; structure in first source | monocarboxylic acid; organofluorine compound; sulfone | apoptosis inducer; cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; EC 1.13.11.34 (arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase) inhibitor |
ro 47-8634 | Ro 47-8634: structure in first source | ||
clazosentan | clazosentan: endothelin A receptor antagonist used for cerebral vasospasm; structure in first source; | ||
lu 224332 | felotaxel: an antineoplastic agent; structure in first source | ||
1-methyl-d-lysergic acid butanolamide | ergot alkaloid; monocarboxylic acid amide | serotonergic antagonist; sympatholytic agent; vasoconstrictor agent | |
lu 208075 | ambrisentan: an ET(A) receptor antagonist and antihypertensive agent; studied for use in pulmonary arterial hypertension | diarylmethane | |
bms 193884 | |||
sb258741 | |||
ci 1020 | |||
lu 302872 | LU 224332: endothelin-A/B receptor antagonist | ||
bms 248360 | |||
zibotentan | ZD4054: a potent endothelin receptor A antagonist that inhibits ovarian carcinoma cell proliferation | phenylpyridine | |
avosentan | Avosentan: structure in first source | ||
4-n-butyl-1-(4-(2-methylphenyl)-4-oxo-1-butyl)-piperidine hydrogen chloride | |||
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 | |
naluzotan | naluzotan: an antidepressant and anti-anxiety agent; structure in first source | ||
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 | ||
macitentan | aromatic ether; organobromine compound; pyrimidines; ring assembly; sulfamides | antihypertensive agent; endothelin receptor antagonist; orphan drug | |
a 803467 | A 803467: an Nav1.8 sodium channel blocker; structure in first source | ||
amodiaquine hydrochloride | |||
endothelin-1 | Endothelin-1: A 21-amino acid peptide produced in a variety of tissues including endothelial and vascular smooth-muscle cells, neurons and astrocytes in the central nervous system, and endometrial cells. It acts as a modulator of vasomotor tone, cell proliferation, and hormone production. (N Eng J Med 1995;333(6):356-63) | ||
pd 156707 | |||
marinopyrrole a | (-)-marinopyrrole A : A member of the class of pyrroles that is 1'H-1,3'-bipyrrole substituted by four chloro groups at positions 4, 4', 5 and 5' and two 2-hydroxybenzoyl moieties at positions 2 and 2'. It is isolated from Streptomyces sp.CNQ-418 and exhibits cytotoxic and antibacterial activities. marinopyrrole A: antibiotic from a marine Streptomyces sp.; structure in first source | aromatic ketone; organochlorine compound; phenols; pyrroles | antibacterial agent; antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; bacterial metabolite; marine 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 | |
ethyl 2-amino-6-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-4h-chromene-3-carboxylate | ethyl 2-amino-6-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-4H-chromene-3-carboxylate: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first source | ||
act-132577 | ACT-132577 : A member of the class of sulfamides in which one of the amino groups of sulfonamide is substituted by a 5-(4-bromophenyl)-6-{2-[(5-bromopyrimidin-2-yl)oxy]ethoxy}pyrimidin-4-yl group. An active metabolite of macitentan (obtained by oxidative depropylation), an orphan drug used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. aprocitentan: a macitentan metabolite | aromatic ether; organobromine compound; pyrimidines; sulfamides | antihypertensive agent; drug metabolite; endothelin receptor antagonist; xenobiotic metabolite |
meiogynin a | meiogynin A: from the bark of Meiogyne cylindrocarpa; structure in first source | ||
endothelins | |||
nitd 609 | NITD 609: an antimalarial and coccidiostat; 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 | ||
phosphomannopentaose sulfate | phosphomannopentaose sulfate: structure in first source | ||
rk 682 | |||
jy-1-106 | JY-1-106: a BH3 alpha-helix mimetic that functions as a pan-Bcl-2 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
pg 545 | PG 545: an anti-angiogenesis agent with heparanase inhibitory activity; structure in first source | ||
a-1155463 | A-1155463: 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 |
clozapine | clozapine : A benzodiazepine that is 5H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepine substituted by a chloro group at position 8 and a 4-methylpiperazin-1-yl group at position 11. It is a second generation antipsychotic used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. Clozapine: A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. | benzodiazepine; N-arylpiperazine; N-methylpiperazine; organochlorine compound | adrenergic antagonist; dopaminergic antagonist; EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; GABA antagonist; histamine antagonist; muscarinic antagonist; second generation antipsychotic; serotonergic antagonist; xenobiotic |
apogossypolone | apogossypolone: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first source |