| Health Effects / Bioactivities | | Descriptor | ID | Definition | Reference |
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| 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 | | 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 | | Anesthetic | | A drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation, used to prevent pain and discomfort during medical procedures, surgeries, and diagnostic tests, promoting patient comfort and facilitating treatment. | 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 genotoxic | 52217 | An agent that prevents or reduces genetic damage, protecting cells from harmful mutations. It plays a biological role in maintaining genome stability and has therapeutic applications in cancer prevention and treatment, as well as key medical uses in reducing chemotherapy side effects and protecting against environmental toxins. | DUKE | | Anti hepatotic | 62868 | An agent that protects the liver from damage, reducing inflammation and promoting liver health. It is used therapeutically to manage liver diseases, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, and to prevent liver damage from toxins and medications. Key medical uses include treating liver conditions, supporting liver function, and preventing liver failure. | 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 NF-kappa-B | 35222 | An agent that inhibits the activity of NF-kappa-B, a protein complex involved in inflammation and immune responses. It reduces inflammation and has therapeutic applications in managing autoimmune diseases, cancer, and inflammatory disorders, with key medical uses including treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and certain types of cancer. | 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 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-salmonella | 33282 | An agent that targets and eliminates Salmonella bacteria, reducing the risk of food poisoning and gastrointestinal infections. Therapeutically, it is used to treat salmonellosis, a disease caused by Salmonella infection, and to prevent outbreaks in high-risk individuals, such as those with weakened immune systems. | 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-spasmodic | 52217 | An agent that relaxes smooth muscle, reducing muscle spasms and cramps. It plays a biological role in regulating muscle tone and is therapeutically applied to treat conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, and muscle spasms, providing relief from abdominal pain and discomfort. | DUKE | | Anti TNF | 35222 | An agent that blocks tumor necrosis factor, a pro-inflammatory cytokine, reducing inflammation and immune responses. Therapeutically used to treat autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease, by mitigating inflammation and tissue damage. | 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 | | Anti-yeast | 33281 | An agent that inhibits the growth of yeast, playing a role in preventing fungal infections. Therapeutically, it is used to treat conditions such as candidiasis and athlete's foot, and has applications in managing digestive issues and skin infections. | DUKE | | Calcium antagonist | 48706 | A medication that blocks calcium ion entry into cells, reducing muscle contraction and vascular resistance. It treats hypertension, angina, and arrhythmias by dilating blood vessels and decreasing cardiac workload, commonly used in managing cardiovascular diseases. | 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 | | Carminative | | An agent that prevents or relieves gas in the gastrointestinal tract, facilitating its expulsion and combating flatulence, commonly used to soothe digestive issues and alleviate symptoms of bloating and discomfort. | DUKE | | Dermatitigenic | | An agent that causes inflammation of the skin (dermatitis), triggering allergic reactions and immune responses. Its biological role involves activating immune cells, leading to skin irritation. Therapeutically, it is used to test skin sensitivity and develop treatments for dermatitis. Key medical uses include diagnosing skin allergies and researching dermatitis treatments. | DUKE | | Digestive | | An agent that aids with digestion, breaking down food into absorbable components. It plays a biological role in nutrient absorption, has therapeutic applications in managing digestive disorders, and key medical uses include treating indigestion, bloating, and malabsorption. | DUKE | | Estrogenic | | An agent that mimics the effects of estrogen, regulating female reproductive processes and development. Therapeutically, estrogenic agents are used in hormone replacement therapy, contraception, and treating menopausal symptoms, as well as certain cases of osteoporosis and infertility. | DUKE | | Expectorant | 52217 | An agent that thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough up, reducing congestion. It aids in clearing respiratory tract secretions, commonly used to relieve coughs, colds, and bronchitis, promoting easier breathing and soothing irritated airways. | 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 | | Gastrostimulant | 55324 | An agent that stimulates digestive motility, increasing gastrointestinal movement and secretion. It enhances gut function, relieving symptoms of gastroparesis, constipation, and other motility disorders, commonly used in managing conditions like diabetes-related gastroparesis and postoperative ileus. | 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 | | 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 | | Irritant | | An agent that causes slight inflammation or discomfort, stimulating a biological response. Therapeutically, it can be used to increase blood flow or stimulate healing. Key medical uses include treating wounds, skin conditions, and respiratory issues, such as congestion, by inducing a mild inflammatory response to promote recovery. | DUKE | | Lactagogue | | An agent that stimulates milk production, aiding breastfeeding. It promotes lactation, commonly used to treat low milk supply, and supports maternal health in postpartum care. | DUKE | | Leucocytogenic | | An agent that stimulates the formation of leucocytes (white blood cells), playing a biological role in immune system regulation. Therapeutically, it is used to treat conditions associated with low white blood cell count, such as leukemia and infections, and to support recovery after chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation. | DUKE | | Mutagenic | | An agent that induces genetic mutations, altering DNA sequences. It plays a biological role in evolution and adaptation. Therapeutically, mutagenic agents are used in cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy, and in gene therapy to introduce beneficial traits. Key medical uses include oncology and genetic research. | DUKE | | Nephroprotective | 76595 | An agent that protects the kidneys from damage, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Therapeutically, it helps prevent or treat kidney diseases, such as nephropathy and acute kidney injury, and is used in managing conditions like diabetes and hypertension to preserve renal function. | 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 | | Secretogogue | | A substance that stimulates secretion, playing a biological role in regulating hormone and enzyme release. Therapeutically, it has applications in treating conditions like hyposecretion and is used to manage digestive issues, respiratory problems, and endocrine disorders, promoting healthy secretion in various bodily systems. | DUKE | | Secretolytic | | An agent that increases serous mucus production in the respiratory tract, aiding in clearing debris and excess mucus. Its therapeutic applications include relieving respiratory congestion and coughs, making it useful in managing conditions like bronchitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). | DUKE | | Sweetener | 50505 | A substance that adds sweetness to food and beverages, often used as a sugar substitute. Its biological role is to stimulate taste receptors, while its therapeutic applications include managing calorie intake and blood sugar levels. Key medical uses include treating diabetes and obesity, as well as reducing tooth decay risk. | DUKE | | Sympathomimetic | 35524 | An agent that mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy. Therapeutically, it's used to treat conditions like asthma, hypotension, and shock, as well as nasal decongestion and eye dilation. | DUKE |
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