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chemoattractant activity
Definition
Target type: molecularfunction
Providing the environmental signal that initiates the directed movement of a motile cell or organism towards a higher concentration of that signal. [GOC:go_curators, ISBN:0198506732]
Chemoattractant activity is a molecular function that describes the ability of a molecule to attract cells or organisms towards a specific location. This process is essential for various biological processes, including:
1. **Immune system:** Chemoattractants, also known as chemokines, are crucial for recruiting immune cells to sites of inflammation or infection. They guide neutrophils, macrophages, and other immune cells to the areas where they are needed to fight pathogens or repair damaged tissues.
2. **Development:** During embryonic development, chemoattractants guide the migration of cells to their correct locations, forming tissues and organs. For example, they play a role in the formation of the nervous system and the development of blood vessels.
3. **Wound healing:** Chemoattractants are involved in the repair of damaged tissues by attracting fibroblasts and other cells to the wound site.
4. **Cancer metastasis:** Unfortunately, chemoattractants can also play a role in cancer metastasis. Some cancer cells produce chemoattractants that attract other cells, allowing them to spread to new locations in the body.
The mechanism of chemoattractant activity involves the binding of the chemoattractant molecule to specific receptors on the surface of target cells. This binding triggers a signaling cascade inside the cell, leading to changes in cell behavior, such as:
* **Chemotaxis:** The directed movement of cells towards the source of the chemoattractant.
* **Cell adhesion:** The attachment of cells to the surface of other cells or the extracellular matrix.
* **Cell proliferation:** The increase in the number of cells.
Chemoattractant activity is a complex process that is influenced by a variety of factors, including the concentration of the chemoattractant, the type of cell, and the presence of other signaling molecules. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of chemoattractant activity is essential for developing new therapies for diseases involving inflammation, wound healing, and cancer.'
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Proteins (8)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Placenta growth factor | A placenta growth factor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P49763] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Protein S100-A4 | A protein S100-A4 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P26447] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Galectin-3 | A galectin-3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P17931] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Vascular endothelial growth factor A | A vascular endothelial growth factor A, long form that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P15692] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Macrophage migration inhibitory factor | A macrophage migration inhibitory factor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P14174] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Bone morphogenetic protein 4 | A bone morphogenetic protein 4 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:P12644] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| High mobility group protein B1 | A high mobility group protein B1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P09429] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Fibroblast growth factor 2 | A fibroblast growth factor 2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P09038] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (64)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| salicylic acid | Scalp: The outer covering of the calvaria. It is composed of several layers: SKIN; subcutaneous connective tissue; the occipitofrontal muscle which includes the tendinous galea aponeurotica; loose connective tissue; and the pericranium (the PERIOSTEUM of the SKULL). | monohydroxybenzoic acid | algal metabolite; antifungal agent; antiinfective agent; EC 1.11.1.11 (L-ascorbate peroxidase) inhibitor; keratolytic drug; plant hormone; plant metabolite |
| histamine | aralkylamino compound; imidazoles | human metabolite; mouse metabolite; neurotransmitter | |
| thyroxine | 2-halophenol; amino acid zwitterion; iodophenol; iodothyronine; non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid; tyrosine derivative | mitogen | |
| 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid | 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid : A 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is pyruvic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by a 4-hydroxyphenyl group. 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd | 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid; phenols | human metabolite |
| porphobilinogen | aralkylamino compound; dicarboxylic acid; pyrroles | Escherichia coli metabolite; metabolite; mouse metabolite | |
| benzyl isothiocyanate | benzyl isothiocyanate: inhibits carcinogen-induced neoplasia; structure in Negwer, 5th ed, #715; also promotes urinary bladder carcinoma | benzenes; isothiocyanate | antibacterial drug |
| 2-(2-hydroxyethylsulfanyl)-3-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone | |||
| diflunisal | diflunisal : An organofluorine compound comprising salicylic acid having a 2,4-difluorophenyl group at the 5-position. Diflunisal: A salicylate derivative and anti-inflammatory analgesic with actions and side effects similar to those of ASPIRIN. | monohydroxybenzoic acid; organofluorine compound | non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| 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 |
| hexachlorophene | hexachlorophene : An organochlorine compound that is diphenylmethane in which each of the phenyl groups is substituted by chlorines at positions 2, 3, and 5, and by a hydroxy group at position 6. An antiseptic that is effective against Gram-positive organisms, it is used in soaps and creams for the treatment of various skin disorders. It is also used in agriculture as an acaricide and fungicide, but is not approved for such use within the European Union. Hexachlorophene: A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797) | bridged diphenyl fungicide; polyphenol; trichlorobenzene | acaricide; antibacterial agent; antifungal agrochemical; antiseptic drug |
| ibudilast | pyrazolopyridine | ||
| ipriflavone | ipriflavone : A member of the class of isoflavones that is isoflavone in which the hydrogen at position 7 is replaced by an isopropoxy group. A synthetic isoflavone, it was formerly used for the treatment of osteoporosis, although a randomised controlled study failed to show any benefit. It is still used to prevent osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. | aromatic ether; isoflavones | bone density conservation agent |
| isoniazid | Hydra: A genus of freshwater polyps in the family Hydridae, order Hydroida, class HYDROZOA. They are of special interest because of their complex organization and because their adult organization corresponds roughly to the gastrula of higher animals. hydrazide : Compounds derived from oxoacids RkE(=O)l(OH)m (l =/= 0) by replacing -OH by -NRNR2 (R groups are commonly H). (IUPAC). | carbohydrazide | antitubercular agent; drug allergen |
| sulforaphane | sulforaphane : An isothiocyanate having a 4-(methylsulfinyl)butyl group attached to the nitrogen. sulforaphane: from Cardaria draba L. | isothiocyanate; sulfoxide | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
| metaraminol | metaraminol : A member of the class of phenylethanolamines that is 2-amino-1-phenylethanol substituted by a methyl group at position 2 and a phenolic hydroxy group at position 1. A sympathomimetic agent , it is used in the treatment of hypotension. Metaraminol: A sympathomimetic agent that acts predominantly at alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. It has been used primarily as a vasoconstrictor in the treatment of HYPOTENSION. | phenylethanolamines | alpha-adrenergic agonist; sympathomimetic agent; vasoconstrictor 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 |
| lactose | beta-lactose : The beta-anomer of lactose. lactose : A glycosylglucose disaccharide, found most notably in milk, that consists of D-galactose and D-glucose fragments bonded through a beta-1->4 glycosidic linkage. The glucose fragment can be in either the alpha- or beta-pyranose form, whereas the galactose fragment can only have the beta-pyranose form. Lactose: A disaccharide of GLUCOSE and GALACTOSE in human and cow milk. It is used in pharmacy for tablets, in medicine as a nutrient, and in industry. | lactose | |
| 9,10-phenanthrenequinone | 9,10-phenanthrenequinone: structure | phenanthrenes | |
| 4-phenylphenol | 4-phenylphenol: RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation biphenyl-4-ol : A member of the class of hydroxybiphenyls that is biphenyl carrying a hydroxy group at position 4. | hydroxybiphenyls | |
| phenylisothiocyanate | phenyl isothiocyanate : An isothiocyanate having a phenyl group attached to the nitrogen; used for amino acid sequencing in the Edman degradation. phenylisothiocyanate: structure | isothiocyanate | allergen; reagent |
| glycyrrhizic acid | glycyrrhizinic acid : A triterpenoid saponin that is the glucosiduronide derivative of 3beta-hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-30-oic acid. | enone; glucosiduronic acid; pentacyclic triterpenoid; tricarboxylic acid; triterpenoid saponin | EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
| 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 |
| pontamine sky blue | |||
| benzyl thiocyanate | benzyl thiocyanate: increases activities of anhydrotetracycline oxygenase | thiocyanates | |
| n-acetyl-4-benzoquinoneimine | N-acetyl-4-benzoquinoneimine: reactive arylating intermediate from acetaminophen & N-hydroxyacetaminophen; structure given in first source | ketoimine; quinone imine | |
| 4-phenylbenzoic acid | 4-phenylbenzoic acid: RN given refers to 4-carboxylic cpd | ||
| 3-phenylpropyl isothiocyanate | 3-phenylpropyl isothiocyanate: structure given in first source | benzenes | |
| methyl alpha-d-galactopyranoside | methyl alpha-D-galactoside : An alpha-D-galactoside having a methyl substituent at the anomeric position. methyl-galactopyranoside: structure in first source | alpha-D-galactoside; methyl D-galactoside; monosaccharide derivative | |
| methyl beta-galactoside | methyl beta-D-galactoside : A beta-D-galactopyranoside having a methyl substituent at the anomeric position. methyl beta-galactoside: RN given refers to (beta-D)-isomer methyl galactoside : A methyl glycoside in which the H of the OH group on C-1 of galactose is replaced by a methyl group. | beta-D-galactoside; methyl D-galactoside; monosaccharide derivative | |
| 6,7-dichloroquinoline-5,8-dione | 6,7-dichloro-5,8-quinolinedione: structure in first source | ||
| 6-amino-7-chloro-5,8-dioxoquinoline | 6-amino-7-chloro-5,8-dioxoquinoline: quinone structure important in this cpd; structure | ||
| hexylglutathione | S-hexylglutathione : An S-substituted glutathione that is glutathione in which the hydrogen of the thiol has been replaced by a hexyl group (PDB entry: 1PN9). | S-substituted glutathione | |
| nimbin | nimbin : A limonoid found in Azadirachta indica. nimbin: from Neem seed (Azadirachta indica) | acetate ester; cyclic terpene ketone; enone; furans; limonoid; methyl ester; tetracyclic triterpenoid | pesticide; plant metabolite |
| 6-phenylhexyl isothiocyanate | |||
| thiodigalactoside | thiodigalactoside: RN given refers to beta-D-galactopyranoside (D-Gal)-isomer | ||
| methyl lactoside | beta-D-Gal-(1->4)-beta-D-Glc-OMe : A methyl glycoside comprising methyl beta-D-glucoside having an beta-D-galactosyl residue at the 4-position. | disaccharide derivative; methyl glycoside | |
| iguratimod | iguratimod: an immunosuppressive agent | organic molecular entity | |
| 4-phenylbutyl isothiocyanate | 4-phenylbutyl isothiocyanate: structure given in first source; inhibits tumorigenesis induced by 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone | benzenes; organic amino compound | |
| methotrexate | dicarboxylic acid; monocarboxylic acid amide; pteridines | abortifacient; antimetabolite; antineoplastic agent; antirheumatic drug; dermatologic drug; DNA synthesis inhibitor; EC 1.5.1.3 (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitor; immunosuppressive agent | |
| phenylethyl isocyanate | 2-phenylethyl isocyanate : An isocyanate having a 2-phenylethyl group attached to the nitrogen. | isocyanates | hapten |
| nsc 95397 | 1,4-naphthoquinones | ||
| nsc668394 | |||
| n-acetyllactosamine | N-acetyllactosamine : A beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine having beta-configuration at the reducing end anomeric centre. N-acetyllactosamine: RN given refers to D-isomer | beta-D-Galp-(1->4)-D-GlcpNAc | |
| galactose | alpha-D-galactoside : Any D-galactoside having alpha-configuration at its anomeric centre. | D-galactopyranose | mouse metabolite |
| 4-iodo-6-phenylpyrimidine | 4-iodo-6-phenylpyrimidine : A member of the class of pyrimidines carrying iodo and phenyl substituents at positions 4 and 6 respectively. 4-iodo-6-phenylpyrimidine: acts on macrophage migration inhibitory factor; structure in first source | biaryl; organoiodine compound; pyrimidines | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; macrophage migration inhibitory factor inhibitor |
| galactal | galactal: RN given refers to cpd with unspecified isomeric designation; structure | anhydrohexose; glycal | |
| 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 |
| esculin | beta-D-glucoside; hydroxycoumarin | antioxidant; metabolite | |
| amentoflavone | biflavonoid; hydroxyflavone; ring assembly | angiogenesis inhibitor; antiviral agent; cathepsin B inhibitor; P450 inhibitor; plant metabolite | |
| ellagic acid | catechols; cyclic ketone; lactone; organic heterotetracyclic compound; polyphenol | antioxidant; EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor; EC 2.3.1.5 (arylamine N-acetyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 2.4.1.1 (glycogen phosphorylase) inhibitor; EC 2.5.1.18 (glutathione transferase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.1.127 (inositol-trisphosphate 3-kinase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.1.151 (inositol-polyphosphate multikinase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.4.6 (nucleoside-diphosphate kinase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.7.7 (DNA-directed DNA polymerase) inhibitor; EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor; EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor; food additive; fungal metabolite; geroprotector; plant metabolite; skin lightening agent | |
| 3',4',7-trihydroxyisoflavone | 3',4',7-trihydroxyisoflavone : A 7-hydroxyisoflavone that is daidzein substituted by a hydroxy group at position 3'. 3',4',7-trihydroxyisoflavone: from Streptomyces sp OH-1049; structure given in first source | 7-hydroxyisoflavones | antineoplastic agent; EC 1.3.1.22 [3-oxo-5alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase (NADP(+))] inhibitor; metabolite |
| 3-cyano-7-hydroxycoumarin | 3-cyano-7-hydroxycoumarin: structure given in first source | ||
| salannin | salannin : A limonoid with insecticidal activity isolated from Azadirachta indica. salannin: from seeds of neem tree, Azadirachta indica; inhibits 20-monooxygenase; structure given in first source | acetate ester; furans; limonoid; methyl ester; organic heteropentacyclic compound | antifeedant; insect growth regulator; plant metabolite |
| 2-pyridin-2-yl-4h-1,3-benzothiazin-4-one | 2-pyridin-2-yl-4H-1,3-benzothiazin-4-one: a cardioprotective agent; structure in first source | ||
| proanthocyanidin a1 | procyanidin A1: from aqueous extract of peanut skin; structure in first source | flavonoid oligomer | |
| tivozanib | N-(2-chloro-4-((6,7-dimethoxy-4-quinolyl)oxy)phenyl)-N'-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl)urea: KNR-951 is the HCl, monohydrate salt; an antineoplastic agent; structure in first source | aromatic ether | |
| dorsomorphin | dorsomorphin : A pyrazolopyrimidine that is pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine which is substituted at positions 3 and 6 by pyridin-4-yl and p-[2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenyl groups, respectively. It is a potent, selective, reversible, and ATP-competitive inhibitor of AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase, EC 2.7.11.31) and a selective inhibitor of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling. dorsomorphin: an AMPK inhibitor | aromatic ether; piperidines; pyrazolopyrimidine; pyridines | bone morphogenetic protein receptor antagonist; EC 2.7.11.31 {[hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase (NADPH)] kinase} inhibitor |
| pf-2545920 | |||
| azadiradione | azadiradione : A tetracyclic triterpenoid that is 4,4,8-trimethylandrosta-1,14-diene substituted by oxo groups at positions 3 and 16, an acetoxy group at position 7 and a furan-3-yl group at position 17. Isolated from Azadirachta indica, it exhibits antimycobacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. azadiradione: structure in first source | acetate ester; cyclic terpene ketone; furans; limonoid; tetracyclic triterpenoid | anti-inflammatory agent; antimycobacterial drug; plant metabolite |
| ldn 193189 | LDN 193189: inhibits bone morphogenetic protein signaling | pyrimidines | |
| ml347 | ML347: an ALK2 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| epoxyazadiradione | epoxyazadiradione : A limonoid that is azadiradione with an epoxy group across positions 14 and 15. Isolated from Azadirachta indica it exhibits insecticidal activitry against mosquitoes. epoxyazadiradione: limonoid from neem tree Azadirachta indica; RN given for (5alpha,7alpha,13alpha,14beta,15beta,17alpha)-isomer; structure in first source | acetate ester; cyclic terpene ketone; epoxide; furans; limonoid; pentacyclic triterpenoid | anti-inflammatory agent; insecticide; plant metabolite |
| phosphomannopentaose sulfate | phosphomannopentaose sulfate: structure in first source | ||
| pg 545 | PG 545: an anti-angiogenesis agent with heparanase inhibitory activity; structure in first source |