DB05382ApprovedInvestigationalSmall molecule
Iodine is an ingredient of nutritional supplements that is also used for disinfection. Iodine is commonly used as an antiseptic for minor cuts and abrasions, preventing infections that may result from contaminated wounds.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Molecular iodine is known to inhibit the induction and promotion of N-methyl-n-nitrosourea-induced mammary carcinogenesis, to regress 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-induced breast tumors in rats.It has also been shown to have beneficial effects in fibrocystic human breast disease.
- Primary indication
- Investigated for use/treatment in breast disorders (unspecified) and pain (acute or chronic).Curator reviewed · 3 structured indications
- Formula / weight
- I2 · 253.8089 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- Canada, 1996
- Also known as
- diiodine · molecular iodine
- Code names
- NSC-42355
- Brand names
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
Targets
Transporters
What you can answer from here — as of May 03, 2025
2Protein targetsEach mapped to UniProt, with action and pharmacological actionListed above
2TransportersSubstrate / inhibitor direction, not just membershipListed above
Which drugs share a target with Iodine, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?
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