Ethidium

A trypanocidal agent and possible antiviral agent that is widely used in experimental cell biology and biochemistry. Ethidium has several experimentally useful properties including binding to nucleic acids, noncompetitive inhibition of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, and fluorescence among others. It is most commonly used as the bromide.

Also Known As:

Ethidium Bromide; Homidium Bromide; Novidium; Bromide, Ethidium; Bromide, Homidium; Phenanthridinium, 3,8-diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Enzyme Inhibitors
Fluorescent Dyes
Indicators and Reagents
Nicotinic Antagonists
Trypanocidal Agents

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 3-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Phenanthridines: 3
      - Ethidium: 622

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