Polyenes
- Name
- Polyenes
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000363
- Description
Hydrocarbons with more than one double bond. They are a reduced form of POLYYNES.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Vitamin A A vitamin important for retinal function that is used clinically to correct vitamin A deficiency. Acitretin An oral retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis. Adenosine A medication used in myocardial perfusion scintigraphy and to treat supraventricular tachycardia. Isotretinoin A retinoid used to treat severe recalcitrant acne. Aurodox Aurodox is an antibiotic obtained from a streptomyces variant considered as possibly effective against streptococcus pyogenes infections. It may promote growth in poultry. Povidone-iodine A topical antiseptic agent used for the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds. Lycopene An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Squalene Squalene is originally obtained from shark liver oil. It is a natural 30-carbon isoprenoid compound and intermediate metabolite in the synthesis of cholesterol. It is not susceptible to lipid peroxidation... Mepartricin A medication indicated in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, vaginal candidiasis, or trichomoniasis. Nystatin A polyene ionophore antifungal used to treat cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and gastrointestinal mycotic infections, particularly those caused by Candida species. Amphotericin B An antifungal used to treat fungal infections in neutropenic patients, cryptococcal meningitis in HIV infection, fungal infections, and leishmaniasis. Trifarotene A topical retinoid indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Peridinin Not Available Crocin Crocin has been investigated for the treatment of Hyperglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertriglyceridemia, and Hypercholesterolemia. Norbixin Norbixin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03820245 (Effect of Short-term Annatto Carotenoids Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Status in Healthy Individuals). alpha-Carotene Not Annotated Lutein Xanthophylls are taken for nutritional supplementation, and also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance. Alitretinoin A vitamin A derivative used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma and used off label to treat chronic hand eczema and psoriasis. Tretinoin A vitamin A derivative used to treat acne vulgaris, certain types of promyelocytic leukemia, and fine wrinkles. Etretinate For the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults. 4-Oxoretinol Not Available Arotinoid acid Arotinoid acid is a retinoic acid analog which acts as a selective RAR agonist. Anhydrovitamin A Not Available Violaxanthin Not Available N-Ethylretinamide N-Ethylretinamide is the ethylamide of all-trans B-retinoic acid. Fenretinide Investigated for use/treatment in macular degeneration. IRX-5183 Investigated for use/treatment in adverse effects (chemotherapy) and blood (blood forming organ disorders, unspecified). LGD-1550 Investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified). Astaxanthin Investigated for use/treatment in eye disorders/infections, cancer/tumors (unspecified), and asthma. Beta carotene A vitamin A precursor found in various nutritional supplements and health products. 3-Fluoro-4-{[(2R)-2-hydroxy-2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthalenyl)acetyl]amino}benzoic acid Not Available Ro 12-7310 Not Available Zeaxanthin Zeaxanthin is a most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature that is involved in the xanthophyll cycle. As a coexistent isomer of lutein, zeaxanthin is synthesized in plants and some... Squalane Not Annotated Zuretinol acetate Zuretinol acetate has been used in trials studying the treatment of Impaired Dark Adaptation, RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa), Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), and LCA (Leber Congenital Amaurosis). Motretinide Not Annotated Sodium apolate Not Annotated 13-cis-12-(3'-Carboxyphenyl)retinoic acid Not Annotated Fucoxanthin Fucoxanthin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03613740 (Effect of Fucoxanthin on the Components of the Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity and Insulin Secretion). Fucoxanthin isis a marine carotenoid mainly found... Cryptoxanthin Not Annotated Peretinoin Not Annotated Abscisic Acid Not Annotated U-0126 U-0126 is a direct inhibitor of the mitogen-activated protein-kinase kinase family members, MEK-1 and MEK-2. - Drugs & Drug Targets