Procaterol
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Also known as: (+/-)-Procaterol, (R,S)-Procaterol
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Procaterol is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 2 molecular targets, including ADRB2 and DRD2.
- Molecular targets: ADRB2 and DRD2 (2 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: R03AC16 (Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists).
- Molecular formula: C16H22N2O3; molecular weight 290.36 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (2)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-2 adrenergic receptor | ADRB2 | agonist | EC50 8.43 |
| D(2) dopamine receptor | DRD2 | unknown | Ki 4.07 |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
R03AC16 | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM › DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES › ADRENERGICS, INHALANTS › Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists |
R03CC08 | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM › DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES › ADRENERGICS FOR SYSTEMIC USE › Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Procaterol is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C16H22N2O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 290.36 g/mol |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | FKNXQNWAXFXVNW-WBMJQRKESA-N |
| PubChem CID | 688563 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Procaterol work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include ADRB2 (agonist) and DRD2.
What is the chemical formula of Procaterol?
Procaterol has the molecular formula C16H22N2O3 and a molecular weight of 290.36 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 2273 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL160519 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 688563 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB01366 — drug record
- FDA UNII X7I3EMM5K0 — substance identity
- UniProt P07550 (ADRB2) — target protein
- UniProt P14416 (DRD2) — target protein
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