Chelerythrine

DB17024ExperimentalSmall molecule

A benzophenanthridine alkaloid evaluated as a kinase-inhibitor.

Mechanism: Pharmacologically active on Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2, Acetylcholinesterase, and Cholinesterase
Curator reviewed
Formula / weight: C₂₁H₁₈NO₄ · 348.377 g/mol (avg)
Also known as: (1,3)benzodioxolo(5,6-c)phenanthridinium, 1,2-dimethoxy-12-methyl- · 1,2-dimethoxy-12-methyl(1,3)dioxolo)4',5':4,5)benzo(1,2-c)phenanthridinium · Broussonpapyrine · Cheleritrine · Toddalin

Resolves to

Compound

Structure

InChIKeyLLEJIEBFSOEYIV-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESCOC1=CC=C2C(C=[N+](C)C3=C2C=CC2=CC4=C(OCO4)C=C32)=C1OC

Targets

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