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ChEBI

emetine

Term ID
CHEBI:4781
Synonyms
  • 6',7',10,11-tetramethoxyemetan
  • cephaeline methyl ether
  • cephaline-O-methyl ether
  • Emetan
  • Emetin
  • Emetine
  • methyl cephaeline
Definition
A pyridoisoquinoline comprising emetam having methoxy substituents at the 6'-, 7'-, 10- and 11-positions. It is an antiprotozoal agent and emetic. It inhibits SARS-CoV2, Zika and Ebola virus replication and displays antimalarial, antineoplastic and antiamoebic properties.
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Relationships
is a type of
has_functional_parent
has_parent_hydride
has_role
inverse has_functional_parent
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of
is_conjugate_base_of
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from emetine
Phenotype where environments contain emetine
Phenotype modified by environments containing emetine
Human Disease Model
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