Aldose reductase inhibitor | 48550 | An agent that blocks the activity of aldose reductase, an enzyme involved in glucose metabolism. It reduces oxidative stress and inflammation, commonly used in managing diabetic complications, such as neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy. | DUKE |
Allergenic | 50904 | A substance that triggers an immune response, causing allergic reactions. Its biological role is to stimulate the immune system, but it has no therapeutic applications. Key medical uses include diagnosing allergies and developing immunotherapies to desensitize patients to specific allergens, reducing the risk of severe reactions. | DUKE |
Anti-helmintic | 33281 | An agent that kills or expels parasitic worms, treating helminthic infections. Therapeutically, it targets intestinal parasites, reducing infection symptoms. Key medical uses include treating roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm infections. | DUKE |
Anti-anacarditic | | An agent that counteracts anacardic acid's effects, reducing inflammation and allergic reactions. It has therapeutic applications in managing skin conditions, such as contact dermatitis, and may be used to treat allergic responses and inflammatory disorders. | DUKE |
Anti bacterial | 33282 | An agent that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria, playing a crucial role in preventing and treating infections. Therapeutically, it is used to combat bacterial infections, with key medical applications including treating pneumonia, tuberculosis, and skin infections, as well as preventing surgical site infections and sepsis. | DUKE |
Anti-cancer | 35610 | An agent that inhibits the growth and proliferation of cancer cells, used to treat and manage various types of cancer, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, to reduce tumor size, prevent metastasis, and improve patient survival. | DUKE |
Anti cariogenic | 52217 | An agent that prevents tooth decay, reducing bacterial acid production and plaque formation. Its biological role is to inhibit the growth of cariogenic bacteria, and its therapeutic applications include preventing dental caries and managing tooth decay. Key medical uses include toothpaste, mouthwashes, and dental varnishes to maintain oral health. | DUKE |
Anti-colitic | 52217 | An agent that reduces inflammation in the colon, commonly used to manage ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and other inflammatory bowel diseases, promoting healing and relieving symptoms. | DUKE |
Anti decubitic | | An agent that prevents or treats pressure ulcers (bed sores), promoting wound healing and tissue repair, commonly used in managing immobility-related skin injuries. | DUKE |
Anti-dermatotic | 50177 | An agent that prevents or treats skin infections, reducing fungal or bacterial growth. It is used therapeutically to manage dermatological conditions such as acne, eczema, and fungal infections, promoting healthy skin and preventing further irritation or inflammation. | DUKE |
Anti-diarrheic | 55323 | An agent that reduces the frequency and severity of diarrhea, commonly used to manage gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, and to treat infectious diarrhea, by slowing bowel movements and increasing water absorption. | DUKE |
Antidote | 50247 | An agent that counteracts a poison or toxin, neutralizing its harmful effects. It plays a biological role in reversing toxicity, and has therapeutic applications in treating poisoning, overdose, and envenomation. Key medical uses include emergency treatment for snake bites, drug overdose, and chemical exposure. | DUKE |
Anti dysenteric | 52217 | An agent that treats and prevents dysentery, reducing inflammation and diarrhea. It is used to manage bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections, and is commonly applied in treating gastrointestinal disorders, such as amoebic dysentery, and other intestinal infections. | DUKE |
Anti-encephalitic | 52217 | An agent that combats encephalitis, reducing inflammation and viral replication in the brain. Its therapeutic applications include treating viral encephalitis, such as herpes simplex and Japanese encephalitis, to alleviate symptoms and prevent neurological damage, ultimately improving patient outcomes. | DUKE |
Anti enteritic | | An anti-inflammatory agent that relieves intestinal swelling, reducing enteritis symptoms. Its biological role is to mitigate intestinal inflammation, and its therapeutic applications include treating gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Key medical uses include managing enteritis, colitis, and other inflammatory bowel diseases. | DUKE |
Anti feedant | | A substance that inhibits normal feeding behavior, found in certain plants, deterring insects and animals from consuming them. Its therapeutic applications include pest control, while key medical uses involve managing insect-borne diseases and reducing crop damage. | DUKE |
Anti-gargantitic | | An agent that reduces inflammation and swelling in the throat, commonly used to treat sore throats, tonsillitis, and other respiratory infections, promoting healing and relieving discomfort. | DUKE |
Anti-gingivitic | 52217 | An agent that reduces gingivitis symptoms, commonly used in managing plaque, inflammation, and gum disease, promoting oral health by preventing bacterial growth and infection. | DUKE |
Anti-hemorrhoidal | 52217 | An agent that reduces swelling and inflammation of hemorrhoids, commonly used to relieve symptoms of hemorrhoidal disease, such as itching, pain, and bleeding, and to prevent further complications. | DUKE |
Anti hepatotoxic | 62868 | An agent that protects the liver from damage, reducing toxicity and promoting liver health. It plays a biological role in preventing liver injury and supporting liver function. Therapeutically, it is used to treat liver diseases, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, and to counteract liver-damaging effects of certain medications and toxins. | DUKE |
Anti-herpetic | 22587 | An agent that inhibits the replication of herpes viruses, reducing symptoms and severity of infections. Therapeutically, it is used to treat herpes simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infections, commonly used in managing genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. | DUKE |
Anti HIV | 22587 | An agent that prevents the replication of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), used to treat and manage HIV infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), reducing viral load and slowing disease progression. | DUKE |
Anti hypertensive | 52217 | An agent that lowers blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. It plays a biological role in relaxing blood vessels, decreasing cardiac workload, and improving blood flow. Therapeutically, it's used to manage hypertension, heart failure, and stroke, with key medical applications in preventing organ damage and improving overall cardiovascular health. | DUKE |
Anti lipolytic | | An agent that prevents the breakdown of lipids, playing a biological role in regulating fat metabolism. Therapeutically, it is used to manage conditions like hypertriglyceridemia and diabetic ketoacidosis, with key medical applications in lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease prevention. | DUKE |
Anti-mutagenic | | An agent that interferes with the mutagenicity of a substance, preventing DNA damage and mutations. Its biological role is to protect cells from genetic alterations, and it has therapeutic applications in cancer prevention and treatment, as well as key medical uses in reducing the risk of genetic disorders and birth defects. | DUKE |
Anti nephritic | 52217 | An agent that reduces kidney inflammation, commonly used to manage nephritis and other kidney disorders, helping to prevent kidney damage and promote renal health. | DUKE |
Anti-nitrosaminic | | An agent that inhibits the formation of nitrosamines, carcinogenic compounds. It plays a biological role in cancer prevention, with therapeutic applications in reducing the risk of tobacco-related and other cancers. Key medical uses include chemoprevention and protection against carcinogenic exposures. | DUKE |
Anti-obesity | 52217 | An agent that reduces body weight, commonly used in managing obesity and related disorders, by regulating appetite, metabolism, and fat storage, with therapeutic applications in preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. | DUKE |
Anti ophidic | | An antivenom agent used to treat venomous bites or stings, created by milking and diluting venom from relevant species, and injected to neutralize toxins, reducing inflammation and preventing systemic complications. | DUKE |
Anti-oxidant | 22586 | An agent that neutralizes free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and cell damage. Its biological role involves protecting cells from harm, and it has therapeutic applications in managing chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders, with key medical uses including anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and cardio protective effects. | DUKE |
Anti-pharyngitic | | An agent that relieves inflammation of the pharynx, reducing pain and discomfort. Its biological role is to soothe and calm the throat, making it a therapeutic application for sore throats. Key medical uses include treating pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and laryngitis, providing temporary relief from symptoms. | DUKE |
Anti polio | 22587 | An agent that prevents poliovirus infection, inducing immunity to protect against poliomyelitis. Therapeutically, it is used to prevent and control polio outbreaks, commonly administered through vaccination to promote herd immunity and eradicate the disease. | DUKE |
Anti radicular | | An agent that relieves inflammation or irritation of the nerve root of a tooth, reducing pain and discomfort. Its biological role is to target and alleviate radicular pain, with therapeutic applications in endodontics and key medical uses in root canal treatments and tooth sensitivity management. | DUKE |
Anti renitic | | An agent that reduces or prevents renin activity, playing a role in blood pressure regulation. Therapeutically, it's used to manage hypertension and related cardiovascular conditions, such as heart failure and kidney disease, by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. | DUKE |
Anti-rhinitic | 52217 | An agent that relieves nasal congestion and allergic rhinitis symptoms, reducing inflammation and histamine release. Therapeutically, it's used to manage rhinitis, sinusitis, and allergic reactions, providing relief from sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. | DUKE |
Anti septic | 33281 | An agent that prevents or reduces the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses, to promote wound healing and prevent infection. Therapeutically, anti septics are used to treat minor cuts, scrapes, and burns, and are commonly applied topically to reduce the risk of infection and promote tissue repair. Key medical uses include wound care, surgical site preparation, and skin infection management. | DUKE |
Anti-stomatitic | | An agent that relieves inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth, reducing oral discomfort and pain. Its biological role is to soothe and protect the mucosa, with therapeutic applications in managing mouth ulcers, oral thrush, and other stomatitis-related conditions. Key medical uses include treating oral inflammation, irritation, and infections. | DUKE |
Anti-tonsilitic | 52217 | An agent that reduces inflammation and infection of the tonsils, commonly used to treat tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and other respiratory tract infections, promoting recovery and alleviating symptoms such as sore throat and fever. | DUKE |
Antitumor | 35610 | An agent that inhibits tumor growth and proliferation, playing a crucial role in cancer treatment. Therapeutically, antitumors are used to manage various types of cancer, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, helping to reduce tumor size, prevent metastasis, and improve patient outcomes. | DUKE |
Antitumor promoter | 35610 | An agent that inhibits tumor growth and progression, reducing cancer cell proliferation. Therapeutically, it prevents tumor development and spread, with key medical uses in cancer prevention and treatment, particularly in combating carcinogenesis and metastasis. | DUKE |
Anti ulcer | 49201 | An agent that reduces stomach acid and protects the mucous lining, preventing ulcer formation. It is used to treat conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, promoting healing and relieving symptoms. | DUKE |
Anti-viral | 22587 | An agent that inhibits the replication of viruses, playing a crucial role in preventing and treating viral infections. Therapeutically, anti-virals are used to manage diseases such as HIV, herpes, and influenza, reducing symptoms and slowing disease progression. Key medical uses include treating viral hepatitis, respiratory syncytial virus, and COVID-19. | DUKE |
Astringent | 74783 | An agent that constricts or shrinks tissues, reducing bleeding and inflammation. It plays a biological role in wound healing and has therapeutic applications in treating hemorrhoids, diarrhea, and skin irritations. Key medical uses include reducing swelling, stopping bleeding, and protecting mucous membranes, making it useful in various topical and oral preparations. | DUKE |
Beta-adrenergic receptor blocker | 37962 | An agent that blocks beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate and blood pressure. Therapeutically, it manages hypertension, angina, and certain arrhythmias, while also being used to treat conditions like glaucoma, migraine headaches, and performance anxiety. | DUKE |
Cancer preventive | 35610 | An agent that inhibits the development and progression of cancer, reducing tumor formation and growth. It plays a biological role in blocking carcinogenic pathways, and has therapeutic applications in chemoprevention. Key medical uses include reducing the risk of cancer in high-risk individuals and preventing cancer recurrence. | DUKE |
Carcinogenic | 50903 | An agent that causes cancer, damaging cellular DNA and disrupting normal cell growth. It has no therapeutic applications, but understanding its biological role informs cancer prevention and treatment strategies, with key medical uses in oncology research and risk assessment. | DUKE |
Cardiotoxic | 50912 | An agent that damages or impairs heart function, often used to describe chemotherapy agents or drugs with adverse cardiac effects. Its biological role involves disrupting cardiac cell function, and while it has limited therapeutic applications, it is sometimes used in cancer treatment. Key medical uses include oncology, where the toxic effects are harnessed to target rapidly dividing cancer cells. | DUKE |
Chelator | 38161 | An agent that binds to metal ions, reducing their toxicity and promoting excretion. It plays a biological role in removing heavy metals from the body. Therapeutically, chelators are used to treat metal poisoning, iron overload, and Wilson's disease, with key medical applications in detoxification and disease management. | DUKE |
Cyclooxygenase inhibitor | 35544 | An agent that blocks the activity of cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing inflammation and pain. Therapeutically, it is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps, by decreasing prostaglandin production, a key mediator of inflammation. | DUKE |
Cytotoxic | 52209 | An agent that kills or damages cells, playing a biological role in immune responses and therapeutic applications in cancer treatment. Key medical uses include chemotherapy, targeting and destroying cancer cells, and treating certain autoimmune diseases by eliminating harmful cells. | DUKE |
Detoxicant | 50247 | An agent that facilitates the removal of toxins from the body, playing a crucial role in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Therapeutically, detoxicants are used to treat poisoning, heavy metal exposure, and liver diseases, promoting overall health and well-being by neutralizing harmful substances. | DUKE |
Emetic | | An agent that induces vomiting, playing a biological role in expelling toxins from the body. Therapeutically, it is used to treat poisoning, overdose, or gastrointestinal obstruction. Key medical uses include managing drug toxicity and aiding in stomach pumping procedures. | DUKE |
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Glucosyl-transferase inhibitor | 23924 | An agent that blocks the activity of glucosyl-transferase enzymes, preventing glycoprotein and glycolipid synthesis. It has therapeutic applications in cancer, infectious diseases, and inflammatory disorders, with key medical uses including anti-tumor, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory treatments. | DUKE |
Hemostat | | An agent that controls bleeding, playing a biological role in blood coagulation. Therapeutically, it promotes clot formation, and its key medical uses include treating wounds, surgical bleeding, and hemorrhages, helping to stabilize patients and prevent excessive blood loss. | DUKE |
Hepatoprotective | 62868 | An agent that protects the liver from damage, promoting liver health and function. It plays a biological role in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, and has therapeutic applications in managing liver diseases, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, and key medical uses in treating drug-induced liver injury and toxicities. | DUKE |
Hepatotoxic | 50908 | An agent that causes liver damage or toxicity, disrupting normal liver function. It has no therapeutic applications, but is often a side effect of certain medications, such as acetaminophen overdose, and is a key consideration in medical uses, including monitoring liver function during drug therapy. | DUKE |
Immunostimulant | 50847 | An agent that stimulates the immune system, enhancing its response to infections and diseases. Therapeutically, it boosts the body's natural defenses, commonly used to treat immunodeficiency disorders, prevent infections, and support cancer treatment, as well as manage chronic conditions like hepatitis and HIV. | DUKE |
Immunosuppressant | 35705 | An agent that suppresses the immune system, reducing inflammation and preventing rejection in organ transplants, and treating autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. | DUKE |
Lipoxygenase inhibitor | 35856 | An agent that blocks the activity of lipoxygenase enzymes, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Therapeutically, it's used to manage conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, and cancer, by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory leukotrienes. Key medical uses include treating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. | DUKE |
Monoamine-oxidase inhibitor | 23924 | An agent that blocks monoamine oxidase enzymes, increasing neurotransmitter levels. Therapeutically, it reduces depression symptoms and is commonly used in managing depression, anxiety disorders, and Parkinson's disease. | DUKE |
Ornithine-decarboxylase inhibitor | 23924 | An agent that blocks the activity of ornithine decarboxylase, an enzyme involved in cell growth and proliferation. It reduces polyamine synthesis, inhibiting tumor growth and proliferation. Therapeutically, it is used to treat cancer, particularly in combination with other therapies, and has potential applications in managing parasitic infections and skin disorders. | DUKE |
Pesticide | 25944 | An agent that kills or repels pests, playing a biological role in controlling insect, weed, and fungal populations. Therapeutically, pesticides have limited applications, but some are used to treat ectoparasitic infestations, such as lice and scabies. Key medical uses include topical treatments for head lice and scabies, highlighting their role in managing parasitic infections. | DUKE |
Psychotropic | 35471 | An agent that affects mood, cognition, and behavior by altering brain chemistry. Its biological role involves modifying neurotransmitter activity. Therapeutically, it's used to manage mental health disorders, with key medical applications including treating anxiety, depression, psychosis, and mood disorders, as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). | DUKE |
Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | 59897 | An agent that blocks the activity of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme used by retroviruses to replicate. Therapeutically, it prevents viral replication, commonly used in managing HIV/AIDS and other retroviral infections, such as hepatitis B. | DUKE |
Topoisomerase-II inhibitor | 50750 | An agent that blocks the activity of topoisomerase-II, an enzyme involved in DNA replication. It prevents cancer cell growth by disrupting DNA structure, commonly used in chemotherapy to treat various types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma. | DUKE |
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor | 35634 | An agent that blocks xanthine oxidase, an enzyme involved in uric acid production, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Therapeutically, it's used to treat gout, hyperuricemia, and prevent kidney stones, with key applications in managing cardiovascular disease and improving kidney function. | DUKE |