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Active ingredient: Atracurium - Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemical Formula

C53H72N2O12+2

Chemical Name

5-[3-[1-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H- isoquinolin-2-yl]propanoyloxy]pentyl 3-[1-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]- 6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl]propanoate

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight

929.145 g/mol

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

185-194 oC

Water Solubility

Miscible

Isoelectric Point

Not Available

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals

Phase 1 Metabolising Enzyme (1-st Step of Metabolism)

Not Available

Primary Drug Target
NameNeuronal acetylcholine receptor protein, alpha-2 subunit precursor
Gene NameCHRNA2
Specific FunctionAfter binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane

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