Target type: biologicalprocess
An defense response against a bacteria mediated through an innate immune response. An innate immune response is mediated by germline encoded components that directly recognize components of potential pathogens. [PMID:16177355, PMID:23006328]
The innate immune system serves as the first line of defense against invading pathogens, including bacteria. This system comprises various cellular and molecular components that work in concert to rapidly recognize and eliminate these threats. Here's a detailed description of the antibacterial innate immune response:
1. **Pattern Recognition:**
* **Toll-like Receptors (TLRs):** Found on the surface of immune cells, these receptors recognize specific pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) commonly found on bacteria, such as lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from Gram-negative bacteria, peptidoglycans from both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and flagellin from bacterial flagella.
* **NOD-like Receptors (NLRs):** These intracellular receptors sense bacterial components like peptidoglycans and muramyl dipeptide. They form inflammasomes, multiprotein complexes that activate caspase-1, a key enzyme in the production of IL-1β and IL-18.
* **RIG-I-like Receptors (RLRs):** These receptors recognize viral RNA, but they can also sense bacterial RNA, triggering the production of type I interferons (IFNs).
2. **Cellular Components:**
* **Neutrophils:** These are the most abundant white blood cells, rapidly migrating to the site of infection. They phagocytose bacteria, release antimicrobial peptides, and form neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which trap and kill bacteria.
* **Macrophages:** These phagocytes engulf and destroy bacteria, releasing inflammatory cytokines that recruit other immune cells. They can also present bacterial antigens to T cells, initiating adaptive immunity.
* **Dendritic Cells:** These antigen-presenting cells capture bacteria, process them, and migrate to lymph nodes, where they activate T cells, bridging the innate and adaptive immune responses.
* **Natural Killer (NK) Cells:** These lymphocytes kill infected cells that express stress-induced molecules. They release cytotoxic granules containing perforin and granzyme, which induce apoptosis in target cells.
3. **Molecular Mechanisms:**
* **Cytokine Production:** TLRs and NLRs stimulate the production of inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and chemokines, which attract immune cells to the site of infection, promote inflammation, and enhance the immune response.
* **Complement System:** This cascade of proteins can directly kill bacteria by forming the membrane attack complex (MAC), which creates pores in the bacterial cell wall. It also opsonizes bacteria, making them more easily phagocytosed by immune cells.
* **Antimicrobial Peptides:** Cells release various antimicrobial peptides that disrupt bacterial cell membranes, leading to lysis. Examples include defensins, cathelicidins, and LL-37.
* **Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS):** Phagocytic cells produce ROS, such as superoxide anions and hydrogen peroxide, which damage bacterial DNA and proteins, leading to bacterial death.
4. **Inflammation:**
* Inflammation is a crucial part of the antibacterial innate immune response. It serves to contain the infection, recruit immune cells, and promote tissue repair. Signs of inflammation include redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
5. **Adaptive Immune Response:**
* The innate immune response bridges to the adaptive immune response by presenting bacterial antigens to T cells. This triggers the activation and differentiation of T cells into effector T cells that specifically target the infecting bacteria.
The antibacterial innate immune response is a complex and highly coordinated process that is crucial for protecting the host from bacterial infections. The recognition of PAMPs, activation of immune cells, and production of various effector molecules work together to eliminate the invading pathogens and prevent disease. However, dysregulation of the innate immune response can lead to chronic inflammation and autoimmune disorders.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 2 | A nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9HC29] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Macrophage-expressed gene 1 protein | A macrophage-expressed gene 1 protein that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q2M385] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Solute carrier family 15 member 2 | A solute carrier family 15 member 2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q16348] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Nuclear factor NF-kappa-B p105 subunit | A nuclear factor NF-kappa-B p105 subunit that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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embelin | embelin : A member of the class of dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinones that is 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone which is substituted by an undecyl group at position 3. Isolated from Lysimachia punctata and Embelia ribes, it exhibits antimicrobial, antineoplastic and inhibitory activity towards hepatitis C protease. embelin: from Embelia fruit (Myrsinaceae) | dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinones | antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; hepatitis C protease inhibitor; plant metabolite |
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 |
phloretin | dihydrochalcones | antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite | |
aurin | aurin: structure | diarylmethane | |
sanguinarine | benzophenanthridine alkaloid : A specific group of isoquinoline alkaloids that occur only in higher plants and are constituents mainly of the Papaveraceae family. | alkaloid antibiotic; benzophenanthridine alkaloid; botanical anti-fungal agent | |
cephaloridine | cefaloridine : A cephalosporin compound having pyridinium-1-ylmethyl and 2-thienylacetamido side-groups. A first-generation semisynthetic derivative of cephalosporin C. Cephaloridine: A cephalosporin antibiotic. | beta-lactam antibiotic allergen; cephalosporin; semisynthetic derivative | antibacterial drug |
penicillin g | benzylpenicillin : A penicillin in which the substituent at position 6 of the penam ring is a phenylacetamido group. Penicillin G: A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission. | penicillin; penicillin allergen | antibacterial drug; drug allergen; epitope |
cephalothin | cefalotin : A semisynthetic, first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with acetoxymethyl and (2-thienylacetyl)nitrilo moieties at positions 3 and 7, respectively, of the core structure. Administered parenterally during surgery and to treat a wide spectrum of blood infections. Cephalothin: A cephalosporin antibiotic. | azabicycloalkene; beta-lactam antibiotic allergen; carboxylic acid; cephalosporin; semisynthetic derivative; thiophenes | antibacterial drug; antimicrobial agent |
cloxacillin | cloxacillin : A semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic carrying a 3-(2-chlorophenyl)-5-methylisoxazole-4-carboxamido group at position 6. Cloxacillin: A semi-synthetic antibiotic that is a chlorinated derivative of OXACILLIN. | penicillin; penicillin allergen; semisynthetic derivative | antibacterial agent; antibacterial drug |
oxacillin | oxacillin : A penicillin antibiotic carrying a 5-methyl-3-phenylisoxazole-4-carboxamide group at position 6beta. Oxacillin: An antibiotic similar to FLUCLOXACILLIN used in resistant staphylococci infections. | penicillin | antibacterial agent; antibacterial drug |
ficusin | Ficusin: A naturally occurring furocoumarin, found in PSORALEA. After photoactivation with UV radiation, it binds DNA via single and double-stranded cross-linking. psoralen : The simplest member of the class of psoralens that is 7H-furo[3,2-g]chromene having a keto group at position 7. It has been found in plants like Psoralea corylifolia and Ficus salicifolia. | psoralens | plant metabolite |
ampicillin | ampicillin : A penicillin in which the substituent at position 6 of the penam ring is a 2-amino-2-phenylacetamido group. Ampicillin: Semi-synthetic derivative of penicillin that functions as an orally active broad-spectrum antibiotic. | beta-lactam antibiotic; penicillin; penicillin allergen | antibacterial drug |
gibberellic acid | gibberellic acid: RN given refers to (1alpha,2beta,4aalpha,4bbeta,10beta)-isomer; structure gibberellin A3 : A C19-gibberellin that is a pentacyclic diterpenoid responsible for promoting growth and elongation of cells in plants. Initially identified in Gibberella fujikuroi,it differs from gibberellin A1 in the presence of a double bond between C-3 and C-4. | C19-gibberellin; gibberellin monocarboxylic acid; lactone; organic heteropentacyclic compound | mouse metabolite; plant metabolite |
evans blue | Evans blue : An organic sodium salt that is the tetrasodium salt of 6,6'-{(3,3'-dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[diazene-2,1-diyl]}bis(4-amino-5-hydroxynaphthalene-1,3-disulfonate). It is sometimes used as a counterstain, especially in fluorescent methods to suppress background autofluorescence. Evans Blue: An azo dye used in blood volume and cardiac output measurement by the dye dilution method. It is very soluble, strongly bound to plasma albumin, and disappears very slowly. | organic sodium salt | fluorochrome; histological dye; sodium channel blocker; teratogenic agent |
angelicin | angelicin: used as tranquillizer; sedative; or anticonvulsant; structure | furanocoumarin | |
glycylglycine | dipeptide; dipeptide zwitterion | human metabolite | |
levulinic acid | 4-oxopentanoic acid : An oxopentanoic acid with the oxo group in the 4-position. levulinic acid: inhibits 5-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #5316 | oxopentanoic acid; straight-chain saturated fatty acid | plant metabolite |
dicloxacillin | dicloxacillin : A penicillin that is 6-aminopenicillanic acid in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-5-methyl-1,2-oxazol-4-yl]formyl group. Dicloxacillin: One of the PENICILLINS which is resistant to PENICILLINASE. | dichlorobenzene; penicillin | antibacterial drug |
cyclacillin | Cyclacillin: A cyclohexylamido analog of PENICILLANIC ACID. | penicillin | antibacterial drug |
helenalin | helenalin : A sesquiterpene lactone that is 3,3a,4,4a,7a,8,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,5-dione substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4, methyl groups at positions 4a and 8 and a methylidene group at position 3 (the 3aS,4S,4aR,7aR,8R,9aR stereoisomer). helenalin: toxic principle of Helenium microcephalum (smallhead sneezeweed); structure NF-kappaB inhibitor : An inhibitor of NF-kappaB (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells), a protein complex involved in the transcription of DNA. | cyclic ketone; gamma-lactone; organic heterotricyclic compound; secondary alcohol; sesquiterpene lactone | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; metabolite; plant metabolite |
cephalexin | cephalexin : A semisynthetic first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic having methyl and beta-(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido groups at the 3- and 7- of the cephem skeleton, respectively. It is effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms, and is used for treatment of infections of the skin, respiratory tract and urinary tract. Cephalexin: A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. | beta-lactam antibiotic allergen; cephalosporin; semisynthetic derivative | antibacterial drug |
amoxicillin | amoxicillin : A penicillin in which the substituent at position 6 of the penam ring is a 2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido group. Amoxicillin: A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. | penicillin; penicillin allergen | antibacterial drug |
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 |
cefmetazole | cefmetazole : A second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic having N(1)-methyltetrazol-5-ylthiomethyl, {[(cyanomethyl)sulfanyl]acetyl}amino and methoxy side-groups at positions 3, 7beta and 7alpha respectively of the parent cephem bicyclic structure. Cefmetazole: A semisynthetic cephamycin antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. It has a high rate of efficacy in many types of infection and to date no severe side effects have been noted. | cephalosporin | antibacterial drug |
cefadroxil anhydrous | cefadroxil : A cephalosporin bearing methyl and (2R)-2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido groups at positions 3 and 7, respectively, of the cephem skeleton. Cefadroxil: Long-acting, broad-spectrum, water-soluble, CEPHALEXIN derivative. | cephalosporin | antibacterial drug |
cefaclor anhydrous | cefaclor : A cephalosporin bearing chloro and (R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido groups at positions 3 and 7, respectively, of the cephem skeleton. Cefaclor: Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotic derivative of CEPHALEXIN. | cephalosporin | antibacterial drug; drug allergen |
pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate | pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate : A member of the class of dithiocarbamic acids that is the N-dithiocarboxy derivative of pyrrolidine. pyrrolidine dithiocarbamic acid: spelled pyrolidine in J Nutr 1979 reference; RN given refers to parent cpd | dithiocarbamic acids; pyrrolidines | anticonvulsant; antineoplastic agent; geroprotector; neuroprotective agent; NF-kappaB inhibitor; radical scavenger |
leucyl-glycyl-glycine | Leu-Gly-Gly : A tripeptide composed of one L-leucine and two glycine residues joined in sequence. leucyl-glycyl-glycine: RN given refers to (L-Leu)-isomer | tripeptide | metabolite |
dehydroleucodine | dehydroleucodine: has antimicrobial activity; RN given refers to (3aS-(3aalpha,9aalpha,9bbeta))-isomer | ||
glycyl-histidyl-lysine | Gly-His-Lys : A tripeptide composed of glycine, L-histidine and L-lysine residues joined in sequence. glycyl-histidyl-lysine: found in human plasma; promotes proliferation of hepatoma cells, lymphocytes & mycoplsma; maintains viability of hepatocytes, eosinophils and macrophages; inhibits growth of glial cells; RN given refers to (L)-isomer | tripeptide | chelator; hepatoprotective agent; metabolite; vulnerary |
alanylproline | alanylproline: RN given refers to all (L)-isomer | dipeptide; dipeptide zwitterion | metabolite |
Trp-Trp | Trp-Trp : A dipeptide formed from two L-tryptophan residues. tryptophyltryptophan: an antigelation agent | dipeptide | Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite |
altersolanol a | altersolanol A: isolated from fermentation product of fungus Alternaria porri(Ellis) Ciferri;RN given refers to (1R-(1alpha,2beta,3beta,4alpha))-isomer; structure given in first source | pentahydroxyanthraquinone | |
Mexicanin I | sesquiterpene lactone | ||
glycylsarcosine | glycylsarcosine : A dipeptide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of glycine with the amino group of sarcosine. | dipeptide; dipeptide zwitterion | |
prolyl-glycyl-glycine | prolyl-glycyl-glycine: structure given in first source | oligopeptide | |
rapanone | rapanone: antiparasitic agent from Rapanea; structure similar to embelin | dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinones | |
tetrahydrocurcumin | tetrahydrocurcumin : A beta-diketone that is curcumin in which both of the double bonds have been reduced to single bonds. | beta-diketone; diarylheptanoid; polyphenol | metabolite |
docetaxel anhydrous | docetaxel anhydrous : A tetracyclic diterpenoid that is paclitaxel with the N-benzyloxycarbonyl group replaced by N-tert-butoxycarbonyl, and the acetoxy group at position 10 replaced by a hydroxy group. Docetaxel: A semisynthetic analog of PACLITAXEL used in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic BREAST NEOPLASMS and NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER. | secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone; tetracyclic diterpenoid | antimalarial; antineoplastic agent; photosensitizing agent |
withanolide d | withanolide D : A withanolide that is 5,6:22,26-diepoxyergosta-2,24-diene-1,26-dione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 22 (the 4beta,5beta,6beta,22R stereoisomer). Isolated from Tubocapsicum anomalum and Withania somnifera, it exhibits cytotoxic activity. withanolide D: structure | 20-hydroxy steroid; 4-hydroxy steroid; delta-lactone; enone; epoxy steroid; ergostanoid; secondary alcohol; tertiary alcohol; withanolide | antineoplastic agent |
5-o-methylembelin | 5-O-methyl embelin : A member of the class of monohydroxy-1,4-benzoquinones that is embelin in which the hydroxy group at position 5 is replaced by a methoxy group. Isolated from Lysimachia punctata and Embelia ribes, it exhibits antileishmanial activity as well as inhibitory activity towards hepatitis C protease. 5-O-methylembelin: extracted from mangrove Aegiceras corniculatum; piscicide; see embelin | enol ether; monohydroxy-1,4-benzoquinones | antileishmanial agent; antineoplastic agent; hepatitis C protease inhibitor; metabolite |
arnicolide d | arnicolide D: cytotoxic; from Centipeda minima L.; structure in first source | sesquiterpene lactone | |
santamarine | santamarin : A sesquiterpene lactone of the eudesmanolide group. santamarine: sesquiterpene derivative of costunolide | sesquiterpene lactone | |
prolylglutamic acid | Pro-Glu : A dipeptide formed from L-proline and L-glutamic acid residues. | dipeptide | metabolite |
withaferin a | withaferin A : A withanolide that is 5,6:22,26-diepoxyergosta-2,24-diene-1,26-dione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 27 (the 4beta,5beta,6beta,22R stereoisomer). Isolated from Physalis longifolia, it exhibits cytotoxic activity. withaferin A: an antiestrogen and phytogenic antineoplastic agent isolated from leaves of Withania somnifera Dun.; structure | 27-hydroxy steroid; 4-hydroxy steroid; delta-lactone; enone; epoxy steroid; ergostanoid; primary alcohol; secondary alcohol; withanolide | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer |
rocaglamide | rocaglamide : An organic heterotricyclic compound that is 2,3,3a,8b-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b]cyclopenta[d]furan substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 8b, methoxy groups at positions 6 and 8, a 4-methoxyphenyl group at position 3a, a phenyl group at position 3 and a N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl group at position 1. Isolated from Aglaia odorata and Aglaia duperreana, it exhibits antineoplastic activity. rocaglamide: RN refers to (1alpha,2alpha,3beta,3abeta,8bbeta)-isomer; isolated from stems of Aglaia elliptifolia; structure given in first source | monocarboxylic acid amide; monomethoxybenzene; organic heterotricyclic compound | antileishmanial agent; antineoplastic agent; metabolite |
bortezomib | amino acid amide; L-phenylalanine derivative; pyrazines | antineoplastic agent; antiprotozoal drug; protease inhibitor; proteasome inhibitor | |
8-deoxygartanin | 8-deoxygartanin: a butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor; isolated from Garcinia mangostana; structure in first source | xanthones | |
carnosine | polaprezinc: stimulates bone growth | amino acid zwitterion; dipeptide | anticonvulsant; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; Daphnia magna metabolite; geroprotector; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; neuroprotective agent |
cysteinylglycine | cysteinylglycine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not in Chemlne 7/13/83 L-cysteinylglycine : A dipeptide consisting of glycine having an L-cysteinyl attached to its alpha-amino group. It is an intermediate metabolite in glutathione metabolism. | dipeptide; dipeptide zwitterion | Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
tosylphenylalanyl chloromethyl ketone | N-tosyl-L-phenylalanyl chloromethyl ketone : The N-tosyl derivative of L-phenylalanyl chloromethyl ketone. Tosylphenylalanyl Chloromethyl Ketone: An inhibitor of Serine Endopeptidases. Acts as alkylating agent and is known to interfere with the translation process. | alpha-chloroketone; sulfonamide | alkylating agent; serine proteinase inhibitor |
11alpha,13-dihydrohelenalin | sesquiterpene lactone | ||
resveratrol | trans-resveratrol : A resveratrol in which the double bond has E configuration. | resveratrol | antioxidant; phytoalexin; plant metabolite; quorum sensing inhibitor; radical scavenger |
muramyl dipeptide | glycopeptide | immunological adjuvant | |
cefamandole | cefamandole : A cephalosporin compound having (R)-mandelamido and N-methylthiotetrazole side-groups. Cefamandole: Semisynthetic wide-spectrum cephalosporin with prolonged action, probably due to beta-lactamase resistance. It is used also as the nafate. | cephalosporin; semisynthetic derivative | antibacterial drug |
aspartyl-aspartic acid | Asp-Asp : A dipeptide formed from two L-aspartic acid units. aspartyl-aspartic acid: do not confuse with cyclo(Asp-Asp) | dipeptide | Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite |
2-hydroxycinnamic acid | 2-coumaric acid : A monohydroxycinnamic acid in which the hydroxy substituent is located at C-2 of the phenyl ring. trans-2-coumaric acid : The trans-isomer of 2-coumaric acid. | 2-coumaric acid; phenols | antioxidant; metabolite |
isoliquiritigenin | chalcones | antineoplastic agent; biological pigment; EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor; GABA modulator; geroprotector; metabolite; NMDA receptor antagonist | |
xanthohumol | xanthohumol : A member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4, 2' and 4', a methoxy group at position 6' and a prenyl group at position 3'. Isolated from Humulus lupulus, it induces apoptosis in human malignant glioblastoma cells. xanthohumol: from hop plant, Humulus lupulus | aromatic ether; chalcones; polyphenol | anti-HIV-1 agent; antineoplastic agent; antiviral agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.3.1.20 (diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase) inhibitor; metabolite |
3-methyl-7-pentyl-8-(2-phenylethylthio)purine-2,6-dione | oxopurine | ||
3-methyl-7-(phenylmethyl)-8-(propan-2-ylthio)purine-2,6-dione | oxopurine | ||
parthenolide, (1ar-(1ar*,4e,7as*,10as*,10br*))-isomer | germacranolide | ||
1-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl-2-benzimidazolamine | sulfonamide | ||
1-(4-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl-2-benzimidazolamine | sulfonamide | ||
n-glycylalanine | Gly-Ala : A dipeptide formed from glycine and L-alanine residues. | dipeptide | metabolite |
3-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-5-phenyl-7-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyranone | diarylheptanoid | ||
1-(benzenesulfonyl)-2-benzimidazolamine | sulfonamide | ||
1-(4-nitrophenyl)sulfonyl-2-benzimidazolamine | sulfonamide | ||
trimethionine | oligopeptide | ||
l 663536 | 3-[3-(tert-butylsulfanyl)-1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-5-(propan-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid : A member of the class of indoles that is 1H-indole substituted by a isopropyl group at position 5, a tert-butylsulfanediyl group at position 3, a 4-chlorobenzyl group at position 1 and a 2-carboxy-2-methylpropyl group at position 2. It acts as an inhibitor of arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase. MK-886: orally active leukotriene biosynthesis inhibitor | aryl sulfide; indoles; monocarboxylic acid; monochlorobenzenes | antineoplastic agent; EC 1.13.11.34 (arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase) inhibitor; leukotriene antagonist |
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 |
lipoxin a4 | lipoxin A4 : A C20 hydroxy fatty acid having (5S)-, (6R)- and (15S)-hydroxy groups as well as (7E)- (9E)-, (11Z)- and (13E)-double bonds. lipoxin A4: an antifibrolytic agent; structure given in first source; a role in ASPIRIN antiinflammatory activity | hydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acid; lipoxin; long-chain fatty acid | human metabolite; metabolite |
butein | chalcones; polyphenol | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor; geroprotector; hypoglycemic agent; plant metabolite; radiosensitizing agent; tyrosine kinase inhibitor | |
molephantinin | molephantinin: germacranolide from Elephantopus mollis; RN given refers to (3aR-(3aR*,4S*(E),6E,9Z,11S*,11aS*))-isomer; structure in first source | germacranolide | |
gartanin | gartanin : A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, 5 and 8 and prenyl groups at positions 2 and 4. | polyphenol; xanthones | antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite |
mangostin | alpha-mangostin : A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthene substituted by hydroxy group at positions 1, 3 and 6, a methoxy group at position 7, an oxo group at position 9 and prenyl groups at positions 2 and 8. Isolated from the stems of Cratoxylum cochinchinense, it exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial and antitumour activities. mangostin: xanthone from rind of Garcinia mangostana Linn. fruit | aromatic ether; phenols; xanthones | antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; plant metabolite |
7432 s | ceftibuten : A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with a [(2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-4-carboxybut-2-enoyl]amino substituent at the 7 position of the cephem skeleton. An orally-administered agent, ceftibuten is used as the dihydrate to treat urinary-tract and respiratory-tract infections. Ceftibuten: A cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used in the treatment of infections, including urinary-tract and respiratory-tract infections. | cephalosporin; dicarboxylic acid | antibacterial drug |
4-hydroxychalcone | 4-hydroxychalcone : A member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4. 4-hydroxychalcone: structure in first source | chalcones; phenols | antihypertensive agent; plant metabolite |
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andrographolide | carbobicyclic compound; gamma-lactone; labdane diterpenoid; primary alcohol; secondary alcohol | anti-HIV agent; anti-inflammatory drug; antineoplastic agent; metabolite | |
bay 11-7082 | (E)-3-tosylacrylonitrile : A nitrile that is acrylonitrile in which the hydrogen located beta,trans to the cyano group is replaced by a tosyl group. It is an inhibitor of cytokine-induced IkappaB-alpha phosphorylation in cells. | nitrile; sulfone | apoptosis inducer; EC 2.7.11.10 (IkappaB kinase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.3.48 (protein-tyrosine-phosphatase) inhibitor; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; platelet aggregation inhibitor |
furanoheliangolide | furanoheliangolide: structure in first source | ||
cefodizime | cefodizime : A cephalosporin compound having 5-(carboxymethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]sulfanyl}methyl and [2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetyl]amino side groups located at positions 3 and 7 respectively. cefodizime: RN given refers to (6R-(6alpha,7beta(Z)))-isomer | 1,3-thiazoles; cephalosporin; oxime O-ether | antibacterial drug; EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor |
cefixime | cephalosporin | antibacterial drug; drug allergen | |
alanyl-alanyl-alanine | Ala-Ala-Ala : A tripeptide composed of three L-alanine units joined by peptide linkages. alanyl-alanyl-alanine: RN given refers to all (L)-isomer | tripeptide | metabolite |
cefuroxime | 3-(carbamoyloxymethyl)cephalosporin; furans; oxime O-ether | drug allergen | |
cefepime | cefepime : A cephalosporin bearing (1-methylpyrrolidinium-1-yl)methyl and (2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetamido groups at positions 3 and 7, respectively, of the cephem skeleton. Cefepime: A fourth-generation cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used in the treatment of infections, including those of the abdomen, urinary tract, respiratory tract, and skin. It is effective against PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA and may also be used in the empiric treatment of FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA. | cephalosporin; oxime O-ether | antibacterial drug |
alanylalanine | L-alanyl-L-alanine : A dipeptide consisting of two L-alanine units joined by a peptide linkage. | dipeptide; dipeptide zwitterion | Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite |
phenylalanylalanine | Phe-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-phenylalanine and L-alanine residues. phenylalanylalanine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer | dipeptide; dipeptide zwitterion | metabolite |
beta-Mangostin | xanthones | ||
9-Hydroxycalabaxanthone | xanthones | ||
alanyltyrosine | Tyr-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-tyrosine and L-alanine residues. | dipeptide | metabolite |
cefotaxime | cefotaxime : A cephalosporin compound having acetoxymethyl and [2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetyl]amino side groups. Cefotaxime: Semisynthetic broad-spectrum cephalosporin. | 1,3-thiazoles; cephalosporin; oxime O-ether | antibacterial drug; drug allergen |
flavokawain C | flavokawain C: antineoplastic from roots of Kava (Piper methysticum Forst); structure in first source | chalcones | |
cefpodoxime | carboxylic acid; cephalosporin | antibacterial drug | |
aspartyllysine | Asp-Lys : A dipeptide formed from L-alpha-aspartyl and L-lysine residues. aspartyllysine: from feces of axenic mice | dipeptide | metabolite |
rehmannic acid | rehmannic acid: toxic principle, triterpene acid from Lantana camara; RN given refers to (22beta-(Z))-isomer; structure | ||
3-o-methylbutein | 3-O-methylbutein: RN given refers to (E)-isomer; structure given in first source | chalcones | |
goniothalamin | goniothalamin: has antineoplastic activity; structure given in first source | ||
hylin | |||
methampicillin | metampicillin : A penicillin compound having a 6beta-(2R)-2-(methylideneamino)-2-phenylacetamido side-group. methampicillin: RN given refers to parent cpd(2S-(2alpha,5alpha,6beta(S*)))-isomer | penicillin; penicillin allergen | |
phenylalanylglycine | Phe-Gly : A dipeptide formed from L-phenylalanine and glycine residues. phenylalanylglycine: RN given refers to (DL)-isomer | dipeptide | metabolite |
glutamylalanine | Glu-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-alpha-glutamyl and L-alanine residues. | dipeptide | metabolite |
phenylalanylphenylalanine | Phe-Phe : A dipeptide formed from two L-phenylalanine residues. | dipeptide; L-aminoacyl-L-amino acid zwitterion | human blood serum metabolite; Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite |
phenylalanyl-valine | Val-Phe : A dipeptide formed from L-valine and L-phenylalanine residues. | dipeptide | metabolite |
alanylglycine | dipeptide; dipeptide zwitterion | metabolite | |
valyltyrosine | Val-Tyr : A dipeptide formed from L-valine and L-tyrosine residues. valyltyrosine: from sardine muscle hydrolyzate | dipeptide | metabolite |
Ala-Lys | Ala-Lys : A dipeptide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of L-alanine with the alpha-amino group of L-lysine. | dipeptide | marine metabolite |
glycylhistidine | Gly-His : A dipeptide composed of glycine and L-histidine joined by a peptide linkage. glycylhistidine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer | dipeptide; dipeptide zwitterion | metabolite |
isoleucyl-tyrosine | Ile-Tyr : A dipeptide formed from L-isoleucine and L-tyrosine residues. isoleucyl-tyrosine: a dipeptide with antihypertensive effect | dipeptide | metabolite |
valyl-prolyl-proline | Val-Pro-Pro : A tripeptide composed of L-valine and two L-proline units joined by peptide linkages. | tripeptide | metabolite |
spc-839 | SPC-839: an inhibitor of activator protein 1; structure in first source | ||
prolylvaline | Val-Pro : A dipeptide formed from L-valine and L-proline residues. | dipeptide | metabolite |
sp 100030 | N-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide: transcription factor inhibitor specific to T-cells | ||
cumambrin b | cumambrin B: RN given for (3aR-(3aalpha,4alpha,6alpha,6aalpha,9aalpha,9bbeta))-isomer; isolated from Chrysanthemum boreale; structure in first source | ||
Cycloartobiloxanthone | cycloartobiloxanthone: a flavonoid isolated from stem bark of Artocarpus gomezianus; has antineoplastic properties | pyranoxanthones | |
isoleucyl-valyl-tyrosine | oligopeptide | ||
6-hydroxy-7-methoxychroman-2-carboxylic acid phenylamide | 6-hydroxy-7-methoxychroman-2-carboxylic acid phenylamide: structure in first souce | ||
lantadene b | lantadene B: RN given refers to the (22beta)-isomer; from Lantana camara | ||
achalensolide | achalensolide: structure in first source | ||
cephapirin sodium | cephapirin sodium : The sodium salt of cephapirin. A first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, it is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. Being more resistant to beta-lactamases than penicillins, it is effective agains most staphylococci, though not methicillin-resistant staphylococci. | cephalosporin; organic sodium salt | antibacterial drug |
1-(4-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl-2-benzimidazolamine | sulfonamide | ||
5,6-dimethyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl-2-benzimidazolamine | sulfonamide | ||
2,3-dihydro-3beta-O-sulfate withaferin A | 2,3-dihydro-3beta-O-sulfate withaferin A : A withanolide that is 2,3-dihydrowithaferin A substituted by a sulfoxy group at position 3. Isolated from Physalis longifolia, it exhibits antineoplastic activity. | 27-hydroxy steroid; 4-hydroxy steroid; delta-lactone; epoxy steroid; ergostanoid; primary alcohol; steroid sulfate; withanolide | antineoplastic agent; metabolite; plant metabolite |
chrome azurol s | chrome azurol S: reagent for beryllium determination spectrophotometrically | ||
hydrazinocurcumin | hydrazinocurcumin : A pyrazole obtained by cyclocodensation of the two carbonyl groups of curcumin with hydrazine. hydrazinocurcumin: structure in first source | aromatic ether; olefinic compound; polyphenol; pyrazoles | angiogenesis modulating agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor |