Term Name: dehydroemetine
Synonyms: (-)-2,3-dehydroemetine, (-)-R,S-dehydroemetine, 2,3-didehydro-6',7',10,11-tetramethoxyemetan, 2,3-didehydroemetine, 2-dehydroemetine, 6',7',10,11-tetramethoxy-2,3-didehydroemetan, BT 436, Dametin, dehidroemetina, dehydroemetine, dehydroemetinum, Mebadin, Mebadine, Ro 1-9334, Ro 1-9334/19, Ro-1-9334/19, Ro-1933419
Definition: A pyridoisoquinoline which was developed in response to the cardiovascular toxicity associated with emetine and results from the dehydrogenation of the heterotricylic ring of emetine. It is an antiprotozoal agent and displays antimalarial, antiamoebic, and antileishmanial properties.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:149634]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether isoquinolines pyridoisoquinoline
has_parent_hydride: emetan
has_role: antileishmanial agent antimalarial antiprotozoal drug