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nitroglycerin reductase activity

Definition

Target type: molecularfunction

Catalysis of the removal of one or more nitrite (NO2-) groups from nitroglycerin or a derivative. [UM-BBD_enzymeID:e0038]

Nitroglycerin reductase activity is a molecular function associated with enzymes that catalyze the reduction of nitroglycerin, a potent vasodilator. Nitroglycerin is converted to 1,2,3-trinitroglycerol, a less active form, by the action of these enzymes. The precise mechanism of this reaction involves the transfer of electrons from a reducing agent, often a NADPH molecule, to the nitro groups of nitroglycerin. This electron transfer process results in the reduction of the nitro groups to amino groups, effectively converting nitroglycerin to a less potent compound. Nitroglycerin reductase activity is typically found in various organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and mammals. The enzymes responsible for this activity are often part of larger metabolic pathways involved in detoxification or resistance to nitroglycerin-related compounds. The specific mechanism of action and the exact enzymes involved in this activity may vary depending on the organism.'
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Proteins (1)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Aldehyde dehydrogenase, mitochondrialAn aldehyde dehydrogenase, mitochondrial that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P05091]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (13)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
disulfiramorganic 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
thiramthiram : An organic disulfide that results from the formal oxidative dimerisation of N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamic acid. It is widely used as a fungicidal seed treatment.

Thiram: A dithiocarbamate chemical, used commercially in the rubber processing industry and as a fungicide. In vivo studies indicate that it inactivates the enzyme GLUTATHIONE REDUCTASE. It has mutagenic activity and may induce chromosomal aberrations.
organic disulfideantibacterial drug;
antifungal agrochemical;
antiseptic drug
bis(1-piperidylthiocarbonyl)disulfidebis(1-piperidylthiocarbonyl)disulfide: indicator for analysis of copper; structure
win 18446WIN 18446 : A carboxamide that is 1,8-diaminooctane in which a hydrogen attached to each of the amino groups has been replaced by a dichloroacetyl group. Inhibitor of aldehyde dehydrogenase 1a2 (ALDH1a2). Inhibits the biosynthesis of retinoic acid from retinol in neonatal and adult murine testis. It down-regulates sex related genes in zebrafish.organochlorine compound;
secondary carboxamide
EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor
4-(diethylamino)benzaldehyde4-(diethylamino)benzaldehyde : A member of the class of benzaldehydes carrying a diethylamino substituent at position 4.aromatic amine;
benzaldehydes;
tertiary amino compound
EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor
magnololbiphenyls
daidzindaidzein 7-O-beta-D-glucoside : A glycosyloxyisoflavone that is daidzein attached to a beta-D-glucopyranosyl residue at position 7 via a glycosidic linkage. It is used in the treatment of alcohol dependency (antidipsotropic).

daidzin: a potent, selective, and reversible inhibitor of human mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase
7-hydroxyisoflavones 7-O-beta-D-glucoside;
hydroxyisoflavone;
monosaccharide derivative
plant metabolite
ononin4'-methoxyisoflavones;
7-hydroxyisoflavones 7-O-beta-D-glucoside;
monosaccharide derivative
plant metabolite
7-butyl-8-[[4-(3-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]methyl]-1,3-dimethylpurine-2,6-dionepiperazines
n-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-2,6-dichlorobenzamideN-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-2,6-dichlorobenzamide: Cardioprotective Agent; a small-molecule activator of aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 that reduces ischemic damage to the heartcarbonyl compound;
organohalogen compound
daidzein7-hydroxyisoflavonesantineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.7.7 (DNA-directed DNA polymerase) inhibitor;
EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite
prunetinprunetin : A hydroxyisoflavone that is genistein in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is replaced by a methoxy group.

prunetin: reduces herpes virus-1 plaque formation
7-methoxyisoflavones;
hydroxyisoflavone
anti-inflammatory agent;
EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor;
EC 1.3.1.22 [3-oxo-5alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase (NADP(+))] inhibitor;
metabolite
4'-hydroxychalcone4'-hydroxychalcone : A member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4'.

4'-hydroxychalcone: inhibits TNFalpha-induced NF-κB activation; structure in first source
chalcones;
phenols
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent