Aminopyridines
| Definition: |
Pyridines substituted in any position with an amino group. May be hydrogenated, but must retain at least one double bond. |
| Notes: |
= pyridinamines & pyridylamines |
| Previously Indexed: |
Amines (1966-1978),Pyridines (1966-1978) |
Aminopyridines Categories.
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4-Aminopyridine - One of the POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS, with secondary effect on calcium currents, which is used mainly as a research tool and to characterize channel subtypes. |
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Amrinone - A positive inotropic cardiotonic (CARDIOTONIC AGENTS) with vasodilator properties, phosphodiesterase inhibitory activity, and the ability to stimulate calcium ion influx into the cardiac cell. |
Aminopyridines Definitions and Terms
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