Propidium

Quaternary ammonium analog of ethidium; an intercalating dye with a specific affinity to certain forms of DNA and, used as diiodide, to separate them in density gradients; also forms fluorescent complexes with cholinesterase which it inhibits.

Also Known As:

Propidium Iodide; Propidium Diiodide; Diiodide, Propidium; Iodide, Propidium; Phenanthridinium, 3,8- diamino- 5- (3- (diethylmethylammonio)propyl)- 6- phenyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Coloring Agents
Indicators and Reagents
Intercalating Agents

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 3-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Phenanthridines: 3
      - Propidium: 1731

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)