| Health Effects / Bioactivities | | Descriptor | ID | Definition | Reference |
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| 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor | 23924 | An agent that blocks the activity of 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme involved in leukotriene production, reducing inflammation and allergic responses. Therapeutically, it's used to treat asthma, allergies, and inflammatory disorders, such as arthritis, by inhibiting the synthesis of pro-inflammatory leukotrienes. | 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 5-hydroxytryptamine | 48279 | An agent that blocks the activity of serotonin (5-HT), reducing its effects on various bodily functions. It has therapeutic applications in managing conditions like nausea, vomiting, and migraine headaches, and is commonly used to treat serotonin-related disorders, such as carcinoid syndrome and serotonin syndrome. | DUKE | | Anti-allergic | 50857 | An agent that reduces or blocks allergic reactions, commonly used to manage symptoms of allergies, such as itching, sneezing, and inflammation, by inhibiting the release of histamine and other chemical mediators, providing relief in conditions like hay fever, asthma, and skin allergies. | DUKE | | Anti emetic | 50919 | An agent that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting, playing a crucial role in managing chemotherapy-induced, motion-induced, and post-operative nausea. Therapeutically, it helps reduce discomfort and prevent dehydration, commonly used in oncology, gastroenterology, and anesthesia. | DUKE | | Anti hepatotoxic | 62868 | An agent that protects the liver from damage, reducing toxicity and promoting liver health. It plays a biological role in preventing liver injury and supporting liver function. Therapeutically, it is used to treat liver diseases, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, and to counteract liver-damaging effects of certain medications and toxins. | 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 prostaglandin | 49020 | An agent that inhibits prostaglandin production, reducing inflammation and pain. Therapeutically, it's used to treat conditions like arthritis, menstrual cramps, and post-surgical pain, by blocking prostaglandin-mediated responses, providing relief from inflammation and discomfort. | 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 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-tussive | 52217 | An agent that suppresses coughing, reducing the frequency and severity of coughs. It works by targeting the brain's cough center, providing therapeutic relief for dry, irritating coughs. Key medical uses include managing coughs associated with colds, flu, and other respiratory conditions. | DUKE | | Anti ulcer | 49201 | An agent that reduces stomach acid and protects the mucous lining, preventing ulcer formation. It is used to treat conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, promoting healing and relieving symptoms. | DUKE | | Bradycardic | 38070 | An agent that slows heart rate, reducing cardiac workload. Its biological role is to regulate heart function, and it has therapeutic applications in managing cardiac conditions. Key medical uses include treating tachycardia, arrhythmias, and heart failure, as well as controlling blood pressure and reducing myocardial oxygen demand. | DUKE | | Cardiodepressant | 38070 | An agent that slows heart rate and reduces cardiac contractility, used to manage conditions like hypertension, angina, and arrhythmias, reducing the heart's workload and oxygen demand. | 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 | | Central nervous system depressant | 35470 | An agent that slows brain activity, reducing anxiety, stress, and excitability. Therapeutically, it's used to manage insomnia, seizures, and anxiety disorders, promoting relaxation and sedation. Key medical uses include treating insomnia, epilepsy, and panic disorders, as well as inducing anesthesia. | DUKE | | Cyclooxygenase inhibitor | 35544 | An agent that blocks the activity of cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing inflammation and pain. Therapeutically, it is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps, by decreasing prostaglandin production, a key mediator of inflammation. | DUKE | | Enteromotility enhancer | | An agent that stimulates movement of food through the intestine, enhancing gastrointestinal motility. It has therapeutic applications in treating gastrointestinal disorders, such as constipation and gastroparesis, and is used to manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and other motility-related conditions. | 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 | | Hepatoprotective | 62868 | An agent that protects the liver from damage, promoting liver health and function. It plays a biological role in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, and has therapeutic applications in managing liver diseases, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, and key medical uses in treating drug-induced liver injury and toxicities. | 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 | | Hypotensive | | An agent that lowers blood pressure, playing a biological role in regulating cardiovascular function. Therapeutically, it's used to manage hypertension, heart failure, and angina, with key medical applications in preventing stroke, kidney disease, and cardiac complications. | DUKE | | Larvicide | | An insecticide that targets the larval life stage of insects, preventing their development into adults. Its biological role is to control insect populations, and its therapeutic applications include managing mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever, as well as controlling pest infestations in agriculture and public health. | DUKE | | Molluscicide | 33904 | An agent that kills mollusks, particularly snails and slugs, playing a key role in controlling vectors of parasitic diseases. Therapeutically, it is used to prevent the spread of schistosomiasis and other snail-borne diseases, with medical applications in public health and epidemiology. | 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 | | Nematicide | 25491 | An agent that kills nematodes, a type of parasitic worm, used to control infestations in crops and animals, with therapeutic applications in veterinary medicine to treat parasitic infections and promote livestock health. | 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 | | Pressor | | An agent that increases blood pressure by stimulating constriction of blood vessels, used therapeutically to treat hypotension, shock, and anaphylaxis, and medically to maintain blood pressure during surgery and trauma. | 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 | | Sprout inhibitor | 35222 | A plant growth regulator that suppresses seed germination and sprouting, used to extend shelf life of stored potatoes and other tubers. Therapeutically, it has applications in cancer treatment, inhibiting angiogenesis and tumor growth. Key medical uses include anti-cancer and anti-angiogenic therapies. | 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 | | Thermogenic | | An agent that increases heat production through metabolic stimulation, used to enhance weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity, and treat conditions like hypothyroidism and obesity, by stimulating metabolism and energy expenditure. | DUKE | | Vasoconstrictor | 50514 | An agent that narrows blood vessels, reducing blood flow. It plays a biological role in regulating blood pressure and is therapeutically used to treat conditions like hypotension, nasal congestion, and bleeding. Key medical uses include managing shock, reducing bleeding during surgery, and relieving migraine headaches. | DUKE |
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