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Preferred term

Fusaric Acid  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A picolinic acid derivative isolated from various Fusarium species. It has been proposed for a variety of therapeutic applications but is primarily used as a research tool. Its mechanisms of action are poorly understood. It probably inhibits DOPAMINE BETA-HYDROXYLASE, the enzyme that converts dopamine to norepinephrine. It may also have other actions, including the inhibition of cell proliferation and DNA synthesis.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-butyl-
  • 536-69-6 (Fusaric Acid)
  • 5-Butyl-2-pyridinedicarboxylic Acid
  • JWJ963070N

In other languages

  • French

  • 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-butyl-
  • 536-69-6 (Fusaric Acid)
  • JWJ963070N

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NL12ZTWT-1

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