huperzine A is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Huperzine A is a natural sesquiterpene alkaloid compound that was first extracted from Huperzia serrata. It acts as a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, which reduces the breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. The structure of the huperzine A:acetylcholinesterase (from electric ray) complex has been determined. Huperzine A is also reported as an NMDA receptor antagonist.
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Compound class | Synthetic organic |
Approved drug? | Yes. China NMPA (1996) |
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CAS Registry No. | 102518-79-6 (source: PubChem) |
ChEBI | CHEBI:78330 |
ChEMBL Ligand | CHEMBL395280 |
DrugBank Ligand | DB04864 |
GtoPdb PubChem SID | 507750361 |
PubChem CID | 854026 |
RCSB PDB Ligand | HUP |
Search Google for chemical match using the InChIKey | ZRJBHWIHUMBLCN-YQEJDHNASA-N |
Search Google for chemicals with the same backbone | ZRJBHWIHUMBLCN |
UniChem Compound Search for chemical match using the InChIKey | ZRJBHWIHUMBLCN-YQEJDHNASA-N |
UniChem Connectivity Search for chemical match using the InChIKey | ZRJBHWIHUMBLCN-YQEJDHNASA-N |