Term Name: N(2)-methylharmine
Synonyms: 7-methoxy-1,2-dimethyl-2H-beta-carboline, 7-methoxy-1,2-dimethyl-2H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole
Definition: A member of the class of beta-carbolines that is 9H-beta-carboline substituted by a methoxy group at position 7 and methyl groups at positions 1 and 2. It is a semisynthetic derivative of harmine and has been shown to exhibit significant anti-HIV activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66005]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether beta-carbolines semisynthetic derivative
has_functional_parent: harmine
has_role: anti-HIV agent