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Active ingredient: Pseudoephedrine - Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemical Formula

C10H15NO

Chemical Name

2-methylamino-1-phenyl-propan-1-ol

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight

165.232 g/mol

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

117 - 118 oC

Water Solubility

7 mg/L

Isoelectric Point

Not Available

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals

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

Monoamine oxidase

Primary Drug Target
NameAlpha-1A Adrenergic Receptor
Gene NameADRA1A
SynonymsAlpha-1A adrenergic receptor; Alpha 1A-adrenoceptor; Alpha 1A- adrenoreceptor; Alpha-1C adrenergic receptor; Alpha adrenergic receptor 1c
General FunctionReceptor activity and cell communication
Specific FunctionThis alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol- calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) proteins

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