Ambazone
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Also known as: 1,4-benzoquinone amidinohydrazone thiosemicarbazone, faringosept, inversal, ivertol
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Ambazone is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 3 molecular targets, including mex-5, PPO2 and pos-1.
- Molecular targets: mex-5, PPO2 and pos-1 (3 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: R02AA01 (Antiseptics).
- Molecular formula: C8H11N7S; molecular weight 237.29 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (3)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc finger protein mex-5 | mex-5 | unknown | EC50 5.01 |
| Polyphenol oxidase 2 | PPO2 | unknown | IC50 4.82 |
| Cytoplasmic zinc-finger protein | pos-1 | unknown | EC50 4.12 |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
R02AA01 | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM › THROAT PREPARATIONS › THROAT PREPARATIONS › Antiseptics |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C8H11N7S |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 237.29 g/mol |
| CAS number | 539-21-9 |
| InChIKey | MLMFUKWWZIZRHX-UWRPRBHNSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 1549158 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Ambazone work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include mex-5, PPO2 and pos-1.
What is the chemical formula of Ambazone?
Ambazone has the molecular formula C8H11N7S and a molecular weight of 237.29 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 145 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL2103762 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 1549158 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB13697 — drug record
- FDA UNII BYK4592A3Q — substance identity
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