Okadaic Acid

A specific inhibitor of phosphoserine/threonine protein phosphatase 1 and 2a. It is also a potent tumor promoter. It is produced by DINOFLAGELLATES and causes diarrhetic SHELLFISH POISONING.

Also Known As:

Ocadaic Acid

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Carcinogens
Enzyme Inhibitors
Ionophores

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Lactones: 1549
  - Polyketides: 231
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Polyether Toxins: 28
        Okadaic Acid: 649
- Ethers: 242
  - Cyclic Ethers: 12
    - Okadaic Acid: 649
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Polyether Toxins: 28
        Okadaic Acid: 649
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 15
  - Polyketides: 231
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Polyether Toxins: 28
        Okadaic Acid: 649
  - Cyclic Ethers: 12
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Polyether Toxins: 28
        Okadaic Acid: 649
Biological Factors: 2472
- Biological Toxins: 20
  - Marine Toxins: 124
    - Okadaic Acid: 649
    - Polyether Toxins: 28
      - Okadaic Acid: 649

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