Ouabain

A cardioactive glycoside consisting of rhamnose and ouabagenin, obtained from the seeds of Strophanthus gratus and other plants of the Apocynaceae; used like DIGITALIS. It is commonly used in cell biological studies as an inhibitor of the NA(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE.

Year introduced: 1965(1963)

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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.155.580.130.750.600, D09.408.180.810.600

MeSH Unique ID: D010042

Registry Number: 5ACL011P69

Entry Terms:

• Acocantherin
• Acolongifloroside K
• G-Strophanthin
• G Strophanthin

Pharmacologic Action:

• Cardiotonic Agents
• Enzyme Inhibitors

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Polycyclic Compounds
Fused-Ring Compounds
Steroids
Cardanolides
Cardiac Glycosides
Cardenolides
Strophanthins
Ouabain

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Carbohydrates
Glycosides
Cardiac Glycosides
Strophanthins
Ouabain