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| Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | 38462 | An agent that blocks the breakdown of acetylcholine, increasing its concentration and enhancing cholinergic transmission. Therapeutically, it improves cognitive function and muscle contraction, commonly used in managing Alzheimer's disease, myasthenia gravis, and glaucoma. | DUKE | | Anti acetylcholinesterase | 38462 | An agent that inhibits acetylcholinesterase, increasing acetylcholine levels. It enhances cholinergic transmission, used therapeutically to treat Alzheimer's disease, myasthenia gravis, and glaucoma, improving cognitive function, muscle strength, and reducing intraocular pressure. | DUKE | | Anti-Alzheimeran | 52217 | An agent that inhibits the progression of Alzheimer's disease, reducing beta-amyloid plaque formation and neuroinflammation. Therapeutically, it improves cognitive function and memory, commonly used in managing mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative 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 cholinesterase | 37733 | An agent that inhibits acetylcholinesterase, increasing acetylcholine levels, and enhancing cholinergic transmission. Therapeutically, it's used to treat myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, and Alzheimer's disease, improving muscle strength, reducing eye pressure, and enhancing cognitive function. | DUKE | | Anti histaminic | 37956 | An agent that blocks histamine receptors, reducing allergic symptoms. Therapeutically, it alleviates itching, sneezing, and runny nose, commonly used in managing allergies, itching, and hives, as well as treating conditions like anaphylaxis and allergic rhinitis. | DUKE | | Anti pyretic | 35493 | An agent that reduces fever, commonly used to relieve headache, pain, and discomfort associated with elevated body temperature, and to manage fever in various medical conditions, such as infections and inflammatory diseases. | DUKE | | Avifuge | 25944 | An anthelmintic agent that expels parasitic worms, particularly tapeworms, from the body. Its therapeutic applications include treating intestinal worm infestations, with key medical uses in managing parasitic infections and promoting gastrointestinal health. | 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 | | Candidicide | | An agent that kills Candida species, such as Candida albicans, reducing fungal infections. Therapeutically, it is used to treat candidiasis, with key medical applications in managing oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections, and other fungal diseases. | DUKE | | Cerebrotoxic | 52209 | A substance that is toxic to the brain, damaging or destroying brain cells and tissues. It has no therapeutic applications, but understanding its effects can inform the development of neuroprotective agents. Key medical uses include studying neurodegenerative diseases and testing brain-protective therapies. | DUKE | | Encephalopathic | | An agent that causes or is associated with brain disease or disorder, characterized by brain dysfunction or damage, often leading to impaired cognitive, motor, or behavioral functions. Its therapeutic applications are limited, but it is used to study and understand brain disorders, with key medical uses in neurology and psychiatry for diagnostic and research purposes. | DUKE | | Name | 48318 | flavor | DUKE | | Fungicide | 24127 | An agent that kills or inhibits the growth of fungi, playing a biological role in preventing fungal infections. Therapeutically, it is used to treat fungal diseases, with key medical applications including athlete's foot, ringworm, and candidiasis, as well as agricultural uses to protect crops from fungal damage. | DUKE | | Glutathionalytic | | An agent that breaks down glutathione, a key antioxidant. Its biological role involves regulating oxidative stress. Therapeutically, it has applications in cancer treatment, as it can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Key medical uses include enhancing cancer therapy and managing glutathione-related disorders. | DUKE | | Hallucinogenic | | An agent that alters perception, thought, and mood, causing hallucinations and subjective changes. It has a biological role in serotonin receptor modulation. Therapeutically, it's explored for treating mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Key medical uses include research in psychiatric treatment and potential applications in palliative care. | 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 | | Herbicide | 24527 | A chemical agent that kills or inhibits plant growth, used in agriculture to control weeds and pests. It has no direct biological role or therapeutic applications in human medicine, but its development has led to the creation of related compounds with potential medical uses, such as anticancer agents. | DUKE | | Insecticide | 24852 | An agent that kills or repels insects, used to control pests and prevent disease transmission. Therapeutically, insecticides have applications in public health and veterinary medicine, key medical uses include controlling insect-borne diseases such as malaria, typhus, and Lyme disease. | DUKE | | Insectifuge | 24852 | A substance that repels insects, playing a biological role in plant defense. Therapeutically, it has applications in preventing insect-borne diseases. Key medical uses include topical repellents for malaria, dengue fever, and other vector-borne illnesses, reducing the risk of transmission. | DUKE | | Nephrotoxic | 50909 | An agent that damages or harms the kidneys, disrupting their ability to filter waste. It has no therapeutic applications, but is often a side effect of certain medications, such as antibiotics and chemotherapy. Key medical uses involve monitoring and managing kidney damage in patients receiving nephrotoxic treatments. | DUKE | | Neurotoxic | 50910 | A substance that damages or destroys nerve cells, disrupting normal brain function. It has no therapeutic applications, but is used in research to study neurodegenerative diseases. Key medical uses include understanding and developing treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, where neurotoxicity plays a role. | DUKE | | Perfumery | 48318 | The art of creating fragrances, playing a biological role in emotional and sensory stimulation. Therapeutically, perfumery has applications in aromatherapy, reducing stress and anxiety. Key medical uses include mood enhancement, pain management, and promoting relaxation, with certain scents exhibiting anti-anxiety and anti-depressant properties. | 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 | | Pulifuge | 25944 | An expectorant and mucolytic agent, breaking down mucus to aid in its removal. Therapeutically, it helps relieve respiratory congestion. Key medical uses include treating coughs, colds, and chronic bronchitis, making it easier to breathe by loosening and clearing excess mucus. | DUKE | | Pulmonotoxic | 52209 | An agent that damages or harms the lungs, often used to describe substances or drugs with toxic effects on pulmonary tissue, limiting its therapeutic applications but aiding in understanding lung disease mechanisms and developing protective strategies. | DUKE | | Sedative | 35717 | An agent that calms nervous activity, reducing anxiety and inducing relaxation. Its biological role is to slow down brain function, promoting sleep and relieving stress. Therapeutically, sedatives are used to manage insomnia, anxiety disorders, and seizures, as well as to prepare patients for medical procedures. | DUKE |
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