Quinacrine

Identification

Generic Name
Quinacrine
DrugBank Accession Number
DB01103
Background

An acridine derivative formerly widely used as an antimalarial but superseded by chloroquine in recent years. It has also been used as an anthelmintic and in the treatment of giardiasis and malignant effusions. It is used in cell biological experiments as an inhibitor of phospholipase A2.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 399.957
Monoisotopic: 399.207740304
Chemical Formula
C23H30ClN3O
Synonyms
  • 2-methoxy-6-chloro-9-diethylaminopentylaminoacridine
  • 3-chloro-7-methoxy-9-(1-methyl-4-diethylaminobutylamino)acridine
  • 6-chloro-9-((4-(diethylamino)-1-methylbutyl)amino)-2-methoxyacridine
  • Mepacrine
  • N4-(6-chloro-2-methoxy-9-acridinyl)-N1,N1-diethyl-1,4-pentanediamine

Pharmacology

Indication

For the treatment of giardiasis and cutaneous leishmaniasis and the management of malignant effusions.

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Pharmacodynamics

Quinacrine has been used as an antimalarial drug and as an antibiotic. It is used to treat giardiasis, a protozoal infection of the intestinal tract, and certain types of lupus erythematosus, an inflammatory disease that affects the joints, tendons, and other connective tissues and organs. Quinacrine may be injected into the space surrounding the lungs to prevent reoccurrence of pneumothorax. The exact way in which quinacrine works is unknown. It appears to interfere with the parasite's metabolism.

Mechanism of action

The exact mechanism of antiparasitic action is unknown; however, quinacrine binds to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in vitro by intercalation between adjacent base pairs, inhibiting transcription and translation to ribonucleic acid (RNA). Quinacrine does not appear to localize to the nucleus of Giaridia trophozoites, suggesting that DNA binding may not be the primary mechanism of its antimicrobial action. Fluorescence studies using Giardia suggest that the outer membranes may be involved. Quinacrine inhibits succinate oxidation and interferes with electron transport. In addition, by binding to nucleoproteins, quinacrine suppress the lupus erythematous cell factor and acts as a strong inhibitor of cholinesterase.

TargetActionsOrganism
ADNA
intercalation
Humans
A85/88 kDa calcium-independent phospholipase A2
inhibitor
Humans
ACytosolic phospholipase A2
inhibitor
Humans
AInactive phospholipase C-like protein 1
inhibitor
Humans
Absorption

Absorbed rapidly from the gastrointestinal tract following oral administration.

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

80-90%

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

5 to 14 days

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Oral, rat: LD50 = 900 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1000 mg/kg. Symptoms of overdose include seizures, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and cardiovascular collapse.

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Quinacrine can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AbataceptThe metabolism of Quinacrine can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
AcalabrutinibThe metabolism of Quinacrine can be decreased when combined with Acalabrutinib.
AcetophenazineThe risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Quinacrine is combined with Acetophenazine.
AdalimumabThe metabolism of Quinacrine can be increased when combined with Adalimumab.
Food Interactions
Not Available

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Quinacrine dihydrochloride81A613ZZ6X69-05-6UDKVBVICMUEIKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Quinacrine hydrochlorideG6242H2NAA6151-30-0RZFNKJVCPDLQQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
International/Other Brands
Atabrine

Categories

ATC Codes
P01AX05 — Mepacrine
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acridines. These are organic compounds containing the acridine moiety, a linear tricyclic heterocycle which consists of two benzene rings joined by a pyridine ring.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organoheterocyclic compounds
Class
Quinolines and derivatives
Sub Class
Benzoquinolines
Direct Parent
Acridines
Alternative Parents
Chloroquinolines / Anisoles / Alkyl aryl ethers / Pyridines and derivatives / Aryl chlorides / Secondary ketimines / Heteroaromatic compounds / Trialkylamines / Azacyclic compounds / Organopnictogen compounds
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Substituents
Acridine / Alkyl aryl ether / Amine / Anisole / Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Aryl chloride / Aryl halide / Azacycle / Benzenoid / Chloroquinoline
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
tertiary amino compound, aromatic ether, organochlorine compound, acridines (CHEBI:8711)
Affected organisms
  • Parasitic protozoa and helminths

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
H0C805XYDE
CAS number
83-89-6
InChI Key
GPKJTRJOBQGKQK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C23H30ClN3O/c1-5-27(6-2)13-7-8-16(3)25-23-19-11-9-17(24)14-22(19)26-21-12-10-18(28-4)15-20(21)23/h9-12,14-16H,5-8,13H2,1-4H3,(H,25,26)
IUPAC Name
6-chloro-N-[5-(diethylamino)pentan-2-yl]-2-methoxyacridin-9-amine
SMILES
CCN(CC)CCCC(C)NC1=C2C=C(OC)C=CC2=NC2=C1C=CC(Cl)=C2

References

Synthesis Reference
US2113357
General References
  1. Canete R, Escobedo AA, Gonzalez ME, Almirall P: Randomized clinical study of five days apostrophe therapy with mebendazole compared to quinacrine in the treatment of symptomatic giardiasis in children. World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Oct 21;12(39):6366-70. [Article]
  2. Toubi E, Kessel A, Rosner I, Rozenbaum M, Paran D, Shoenfeld Y: The reduction of serum B-lymphocyte activating factor levels following quinacrine add-on therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus. Scand J Immunol. 2006 Apr;63(4):299-303. [Article]
  3. Zipper J, Cole LP, Goldsmith A, Wheeler R, Rivera M: Quinacrine hydrochloride pellets: preliminary data on a nonsurgical method of female sterilization. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1980;18(4):275-9. [Article]
  4. Bhatt RV: Camp laparoscopic sterilization deaths in Gujarat State, India, 1978-1980. Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol. 1991 Dec;17(4):297-301. [Article]
  5. Peterson HB, Lubell I, DeStefano F, Ory HW: The safety and efficacy of tubal sterilization: an international overview. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1983 Apr;21(2):139-44. [Article]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0015235
KEGG Drug
D08179
KEGG Compound
C07339
PubChem Compound
237
PubChem Substance
46507828
ChemSpider
232
BindingDB
50015214
RxNav
9061
ChEBI
8711
ChEMBL
CHEMBL7568
Therapeutic Targets Database
DNC001181
PharmGKB
PA164745551
Wikipedia
Mepacrine
MSDS
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
  • Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
Dosage Forms
Not Available
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Quinacrine hcl powder8.11USD g
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Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)248-250 °CNot Available
water solubilitySlightNot Available
logP5.5Not Available
pKa10.3Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.00239 mg/mLALOGPS
logP6.13ALOGPS
logP5.15Chemaxon
logS-5.2ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)10.33Chemaxon
Physiological Charge2Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area37.39 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count9Chemaxon
Refractivity118.96 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability46.32 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings3Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveNoChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleYesChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9952
Blood Brain Barrier+0.9253
Caco-2 permeable+0.596
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.8401
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IInhibitor0.7537
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IIInhibitor0.8526
Renal organic cation transporterInhibitor0.6497
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.8442
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.9116
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.701
CYP450 1A2 substrateInhibitor0.9107
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9185
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorInhibitor0.8932
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9025
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9063
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.5494
Ames testAMES toxic0.9107
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.8806
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable1.0
Rat acute toxicity2.8888 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Strong inhibitor0.585
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Inhibitor0.8622
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-000i-9025000000-fbef6d955948eb7f2a3f
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0002-0009200000-6e09844cb8551172f45c
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0002-0009200000-242960dc93e3658182f0
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0002-0019100000-85abeddd06ff2cce1fc9
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0udi-0000900000-171d21b8fffe35f493d3
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0udl-0423900000-9f5ab94c444b1766bd01
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0006-0934000000-afa177ceaf2f17c89180
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0006-0964000000-cb8056f84bdb3a200fba
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0006-0591000000-00e303f9525d62f012d4
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0ufr-0008900000-e3ec298098bf92cd04e0
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0fb9-2219500000-9abea1509e3d3c2edc65
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0002-1009000000-187e7eee17855c435e5a
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-9115000000-26e176768be57008bfb4
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-9353100000-458101c7dede0eb1f4a2
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-9132000000-d6600f8dbae9deca3372
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-211.9348441
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-192.37419
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+211.5503441
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+194.81273
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+212.0402441
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+203.18483
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Nucleotide
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Intercalation
DNA is the molecule of heredity, as it is responsible for the genetic propagation of most inherited traits. It is a polynucleic acid that carries genetic information on cell growth, division, and function. DNA consists of two long strands of nucleotides twisted into a double helix and held together by hydrogen bonds. The sequence of nucleotides determines hereditary characteristics. Each strand serves as the template for subsequent DNA replication and as a template for mRNA production, leading to protein synthesis via ribosomes.
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [Article]
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  3. Hossain M, Giri P, Kumar GS: DNA intercalation by quinacrine and methylene blue: a comparative binding and thermodynamic characterization study. DNA Cell Biol. 2008 Feb;27(2):81-90. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Phospholipase a2 activity
Specific Function
Catalyzes the release of fatty acids from phospholipids. It has been implicated in normal phospholipid remodeling, nitric oxide-induced or vasopressin-induced arachidonic acid release and in leukot...
Gene Name
PLA2G6
Uniprot ID
O60733
Uniprot Name
85/88 kDa calcium-independent phospholipase A2
Molecular Weight
89902.295 Da
References
  1. Nuttle LC, Ligon AL, Farrell KR, Hester RL: Inhibition of phospholipase A2 attenuates functional hyperemia in the hamster cremaster muscle. Am J Physiol. 1999 Apr;276(4 Pt 2):H1289-94. [Article]
  2. Sastry BV, Hemontolor ME, Vidaver PS, Sastry WS, Janson VE: Influence of halothane on phospholipase A2 and enzymatic methylations in the rat retinal membranes. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 1999 Apr;15(2):165-78. [Article]
  3. Lohmann CH, Sagun R Jr, Sylvia VL, Cochran DL, Dean DD, Boyan BD, Schwartz Z: Surface roughness modulates the response of MG63 osteoblast-like cells to 1,25-(OH)(2)D(3) through regulation of phospholipase A(2) activity and activation of protein kinase A. J Biomed Mater Res. 1999 Nov;47(2):139-51. [Article]
  4. Schwartz Z, Sylvia VL, Del Toro F, Hardin RR, Dean DD, Boyan BD: 24R,25-(OH)(2)D(3) mediates its membrane receptor-dependent effects on protein kinase C and alkaline phosphatase via phospholipase A(2) and cyclooxygenase-1 but not cyclooxygenase-2 in growth plate chondrocytes. J Cell Physiol. 2000 Mar;182(3):390-401. [Article]
  5. Sylvia VL, Del Toro F, Dean DD, Hardin RR, Schwartz Z, Boyan BD: Effects of 1alpha,25-(OH)(2)D(3) on rat growth zone chondrocytes are mediated via cyclooxygenase-1 and phospholipase A(2). J Cell Biochem Suppl. 2001;Suppl 36:32-45. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Phospholipase a2 activity
Specific Function
Selectively hydrolyzes arachidonyl phospholipids in the sn-2 position releasing arachidonic acid. Together with its lysophospholipid activity, it is implicated in the initiation of the inflammatory...
Gene Name
PLA2G4A
Uniprot ID
P47712
Uniprot Name
Cytosolic phospholipase A2
Molecular Weight
85238.2 Da
References
  1. Hellstrand M, Eriksson E, Nilsson CL: Dopamine D(2) receptor-induced COX-2-mediated production of prostaglandin E(2) in D(2)-transfected Chinese hamster ovary cells without simultaneous administration of a Ca(2+)-mobilizing agent. Biochem Pharmacol. 2002 Jun 15;63(12):2151-8. [Article]
  2. Ong WY, Lu XR, Ong BK, Horrocks LA, Farooqui AA, Lim SK: Quinacrine abolishes increases in cytoplasmic phospholipase A2 mRNA levels in the rat hippocampus after kainate-induced neuronal injury. Exp Brain Res. 2003 Feb;148(4):521-4. Epub 2002 Dec 11. [Article]
  3. Kim BC, Kim JH: Exogenous C2-ceramide activates c-fos serum response element via Rac-dependent signalling pathway. Biochem J. 1998 Mar 1;330 ( Pt 2):1009-14. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Signal transducer activity
Specific Function
Involved in an inositol phospholipid-based intracellular signaling cascade. Shows no PLC activity to phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate and phosphatidylinositol. Component in the phospho-depende...
Gene Name
PLCL1
Uniprot ID
Q15111
Uniprot Name
Inactive phospholipase C-like protein 1
Molecular Weight
122726.98 Da
References
  1. Biondi C, Pavan B, Ferretti ME, Corradini FG, Neri LM, Vesce F: Formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine induces prostaglandin E2 release from human amnion-derived WISH cells by phospholipase C-mediated [Ca+]i rise. Biol Reprod. 2001 Mar;64(3):865-70. [Article]
  2. Takuwa N, Kumada M, Yamashita K, Takuwa Y: Mechanisms of bombesin-induced arachidonate mobilization in Swiss 3T3 fibroblasts. J Biol Chem. 1991 Aug 5;266(22):14237-43. [Article]
  3. Otamiri T: Phospholipase C-mediated intestinal mucosal damage is ameliorated by quinacrine. Food Chem Toxicol. 1989 Jun;27(6):399-402. [Article]
  4. Noveral JP, Grunstein MM: Tachykinin regulation of airway smooth muscle cell proliferation. Am J Physiol. 1995 Sep;269(3 Pt 1):L339-43. [Article]
  5. Bjoro T, Englund K, Torjesen PA, Haug E: Inhibitors of the arachidonic acid metabolism attenuate the thyroliberin (TRH) stimulated prolactin production without modifying the production of inositolphosphates in GH4C1 pituitary cells. Scand J Clin Lab Invest. 1993 Apr;53(2):111-6. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Huang Y, Okochi H, May BC, Legname G, Prusiner SB, Benet LZ, Guglielmo BJ, Lin ET: Quinacrine is mainly metabolized to mono-desethyl quinacrine by CYP3A4/5 and its brain accumulation is limited by P-glycoprotein. Drug Metab Dispos. 2006 Jul;34(7):1136-44. doi: 10.1124/dmd.105.008664. Epub 2006 Mar 31. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Oxygen binding
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP3A5
Uniprot ID
P20815
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A5
Molecular Weight
57108.065 Da
References
  1. Huang Y, Okochi H, May BC, Legname G, Prusiner SB, Benet LZ, Guglielmo BJ, Lin ET: Quinacrine is mainly metabolized to mono-desethyl quinacrine by CYP3A4/5 and its brain accumulation is limited by P-glycoprotein. Drug Metab Dispos. 2006 Jul;34(7):1136-44. doi: 10.1124/dmd.105.008664. Epub 2006 Mar 31. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Histamine n-methyltransferase activity
Specific Function
Inactivates histamine by N-methylation. Plays an important role in degrading histamine and in regulating the airway response to histamine.
Gene Name
HNMT
Uniprot ID
P50135
Uniprot Name
Histamine N-methyltransferase
Molecular Weight
33294.765 Da
References
  1. Grassmann S, Apelt J, Sippl W, Ligneau X, Pertz HH, Zhao YH, Arrang JM, Ganellin CR, Schwartz JC, Schunack W, Stark H: Imidazole derivatives as a novel class of hybrid compounds with inhibitory histamine N-methyltransferase potencies and histamine hH3 receptor affinities. Bioorg Med Chem. 2003 May 15;11(10):2163-74. [Article]
  2. Hui JY, Taylor SL: Inhibition of in vivo histamine metabolism in rats by foodborne and pharmacologic inhibitors of diamine oxidase, histamine N-methyltransferase, and monoamine oxidase. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 1985 Nov;81(2):241-9. [Article]

Transporters

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Quaternary ammonium group transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates tubular uptake of organic compounds from circulation. Mediates the influx of agmatine, dopamine, noradrenaline (norepinephrine), serotonin, choline, famotidine, ranitidine, histamin, creat...
Gene Name
SLC22A2
Uniprot ID
O15244
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier family 22 member 2
Molecular Weight
62579.99 Da
References
  1. Sweet DH, Pritchard JB: rOCT2 is a basolateral potential-driven carrier, not an organic cation/proton exchanger. Am J Physiol. 1999 Dec;277(6 Pt 2):F890-8. [Article]
  2. Dohgu S, Yamauchi A, Takata F, Sawada Y, Higuchi S, Naito M, Tsuruo T, Shirabe S, Niwa M, Katamine S, Kataoka Y: Uptake and efflux of quinacrine, a candidate for the treatment of prion diseases, at the blood-brain barrier. Cell Mol Neurobiol. 2004 Apr;24(2):205-17. [Article]
  3. Beck WT, Cirtain MC, Glover CJ, Felsted RL, Safa AR: Effects of indole alkaloids on multidrug resistance and labeling of P-glycoprotein by a photoaffinity analog of vinblastine. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1988 Jun 30;153(3):959-66. [Article]
Details
2. P-glycoprotein 1
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Xenobiotic-transporting atpase activity
Specific Function
Energy-dependent efflux pump responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells.
Gene Name
ABCB1
Uniprot ID
P08183
Uniprot Name
Multidrug resistance protein 1
Molecular Weight
141477.255 Da
References
  1. Tiberghien F, Loor F: Ranking of P-glycoprotein substrates and inhibitors by a calcein-AM fluorometry screening assay. Anticancer Drugs. 1996 Jul;7(5):568-78. [Article]

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