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| 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 | | Analgesic | 35480 | An agent that relieves pain by reducing or blocking pain signals in the brain, commonly used to manage acute or chronic pain, inflammation, and fever, with therapeutic applications in surgery, injury, and disease treatment. | DUKE | | Anti acrocyanotic | 52217 | An agent that improves blood flow to the extremities, reducing discoloration and pain in hands and feet. It has a biological role in vasodilation, therapeutic applications in treating peripheral vascular diseases, and key medical uses in managing conditions like Raynaud's disease and acrocyanosis. | DUKE | | Anti-aging | 52217 | An agent that slows or reverses cellular aging, promoting youthful function. Its biological role involves protecting against oxidative stress and DNA damage. Therapeutically, it has applications in dermatology, gerontology, and regenerative medicine, with key medical uses including skin rejuvenation, reducing age-related diseases, and improving overall healthspan. | DUKE | | Anti-alopecic | 52217 | An agent that promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss, commonly used to treat alopecia and other hair-related disorders, by inhibiting dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and stimulating hair follicle growth. | DUKE | | Anti-arthritic | 52217 | An agent that reduces joint inflammation and alleviates symptoms of arthritis, commonly used in managing rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other inflammatory joint disorders, to improve mobility and quality of life. | DUKE | | Anti capillary-fragility | | An agent that strengthens capillary walls to prevent rupture, reducing bruising and bleeding. It plays a biological role in maintaining vascular integrity, and has therapeutic applications in treating conditions like purpura and hemorrhoids, with key medical uses in preventing and managing microvascular damage. | DUKE | | Anti cellulitic | 52217 | An agent that reduces the appearance of cellulite, improving skin texture and tone. It enhances blood flow, breaks down fat cells, and strengthens connective tissue, commonly used in cosmetic and dermatological treatments to minimize dimpling and orange peel skin. | DUKE | | Anti CVS | | An agent that counters cardiovascular stress, reducing inflammation and oxidative damage. It has therapeutic applications in managing hypertension, atherosclerosis, and cardiac dysfunction, with key medical uses including prevention of heart failure and stroke. | DUKE | | Anti dermatitic | 50177 | An agent that reduces skin inflammation and irritation, commonly used to treat dermatitis, eczema, and other skin disorders, providing relief from itching, redness, and swelling. | DUKE | | Anti erythemic | 50177 | An agent that reduces redness of the skin, often used to treat conditions like rosacea and eczema. It plays a biological role in inhibiting inflammation and dilating blood vessels, and has therapeutic applications in dermatology, with key medical uses including topical creams and ointments to alleviate skin redness and irritation. | 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 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-inflammatory | 35472 | An agent that reduces inflammation, playing a biological role in suppressing immune responses and therapeutic applications in managing pain, swelling, and redness. Key medical uses include treating arthritis, allergies, and autoimmune disorders, as well as relieving symptoms of conditions such as asthma and dermatitis. | 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-panniculopathic | | An agent that treats Edematous Fibrosclerotic Panniculopathy, reducing persistent subcutaneous fat and skin dimpling associated with cellulite, improving skin texture and appearance. | 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 | | Anti Raynaud's | 52217 | An agent that improves blood flow to extremities, reducing vasospasm and relieving symptoms of Raynaud's disease, commonly used to manage cold-induced digital ulcers, pain, and discoloration in fingers and toes. | DUKE | | Anti-seborrheic | 52217 | An agent that reduces seborrheic dermatitis symptoms, commonly used in managing scalp and skin conditions, such as dandruff, itching, and flaking, by inhibiting fungal growth and inflammation. | DUKE | | Bacteristat | 33282 | An agent that inhibits bacterial growth, reducing the proliferation of microorganisms without killing them. Therapeutically, bacteristats are used to treat infections, preventing the spread of bacteria and allowing the host's immune system to clear the infection. Key medical uses include treating urinary tract infections, acne, and other bacterial infections where bactericidal agents may not be necessary. | 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 | | Cardiotonic | 38070 | An agent that strengthens heart muscle contractions, enhancing cardiac output. It plays a biological role in regulating heart function and is therapeutically used to treat heart failure, improving symptoms and exercise tolerance. Key medical uses include managing cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure. | DUKE | | Choleretic | | An agent that increases bile production and secretion from the liver, enhancing digestion and fat absorption. Therapeutically, it's used to treat gallstones, liver disease, and indigestion, promoting healthy bile flow and liver function. | DUKE | | Cosmetic | 64857 | A substance used to enhance physical appearance, with no therapeutic effect. It plays a social and psychological role, boosting self-esteem and confidence. Key uses include skincare, haircare, and makeup, with no direct medical applications, but can have indirect benefits such as improving mental well-being. | DUKE | | Diuretic | 35498 | An agent that increases urine production, helping remove excess fluids and salts from the body. It plays a key biological role in regulating fluid balance and blood pressure. Therapeutically, diuretics are used to treat conditions such as hypertension, edema, and heart failure, helping reduce swelling and lower blood pressure. | DUKE | | Hypertensive | | An agent that increases blood pressure, used therapeutically to treat hypotension (low blood pressure) and shock, and medically to manage conditions such as orthostatic hypotension and postural hypotension. | 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 | | Microvasculokinetic | | An agent that regulates the motion of microvasculature, the smaller blood vessels. Its biological role involves maintaining blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues. Therapeutically, it has applications in managing vascular disorders, such as improving circulation and reducing inflammation. Key medical uses include treating conditions like ischemia, hypertension, and peripheral artery disease. | DUKE | | Paralytic | | An agent that induces temporary paralysis or muscle relaxation, used therapeutically to facilitate surgical procedures, manage muscle spasms, and treat conditions like tetanus and seizures, by blocking nerve transmission to muscles. | DUKE | | Sunscreen | 52217 | A topical agent that blocks UV radiation, preventing skin damage and reducing the risk of skin cancer. Its therapeutic applications include protection against sunburn, photoaging, and photodermatoses. Key medical uses include prevention of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as management of photosensitive disorders. | DUKE | | Toxic | 52209 | A substance that can harm or poison living organisms. Biologically, it can disrupt cellular functions and cause damage. Therapeutically, toxins are used in small, controlled doses for applications such as cancer treatment and immunosuppression. Key medical uses include chemotherapy and immunotherapy, where toxins are used to target and destroy diseased cells. | DUKE | | Vasoprotective | | An agent that protects and alleviates blood vessel conditions, such as hemorrhoids and varicose veins, by strengthening vessel walls and improving circulation, with therapeutic applications in managing vascular disorders, and key medical uses including hormone replacement therapy with estrogen. | DUKE |
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