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Active ingredient: Digoxin - Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemical Formula

C41H64O14

Chemical Name

4-[(3S,5R,8R,9S,10S,12R,13S,14S)-3-[(2S,4S,5R,6R)-5-[(2S,4S,5R,6R)-5- [(2S,4S,5R,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-oxan-2-yl]oxy-4-hydroxy-6-methyl- oxan-2-yl]oxy-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-oxan-2-yl]oxy-12,14-dihydroxy-10,13- dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,15,16,17- tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-5H-furan-2-one

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight

780.938 g/mol

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

248-250 oC

Water Solubility

Insoluble

Isoelectric Point

Not Available

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals

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

Not Available

Primary Drug Target
NameSodium/potassium-transporting ATPase alpha-1 chain
Gene NameATP1A1
SynonymsSodium/potassium-transporting ATPase alpha-1 chain precursor; EC 3.6.3.9; Sodium pump 1; Na+/K+ ATPase 1
General FunctionInorganic ion transport and metabolism
Specific FunctionThis is the catalytic component of the active enzyme, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange of sodium and potassium ions across the plasma membrane. This action creates the electrochemical gradient of sodium and potassium ions, providing the energy for active transport of various nutrients.
ReactionATP + H2O + Na+(in) + K+(out) = ADP + phosphate + Na+(out) + K+(in)

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