Basic Info

Common NameWarfarin(F04719)
2D Structure
Description

Warfarin is an anticoagulant drug normally used to prevent blood clot formation as well as migration. Although originally marketed as a pesticide (d-Con, Rodex, among others), Warfarin has since become the most frequently prescribed oral anticoagulant in North America. Warfarin has several properties that should be noted when used medicinally, including its ability to cross the placental barrier during pregnancy which can result in fetal bleeding, spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, stillbirth, and neonatal death. Additional adverse effects such as necrosis, purple toe syndrome, osteoporosis, valve and artery calcification, and drug interactions have also been documented with warfarin use. Warfarin does not actually affect blood viscosity, rather, it inhibits vitamin-k dependent synthesis of biologically active forms of various clotting factors in addition to several regulatory factors.

FRCD IDF04719
CAS Number81-81-2
PubChem CID54678486
FormulaC19H16O4
IUPAC Name

4-hydroxy-3-(3-oxo-1-phenylbutyl)chromen-2-one

InChI Key

PJVWKTKQMONHTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C19H16O4/c1-12(20)11-15(13-7-3-2-4-8-13)17-18(21)14-9-5-6-10-16(14)23-19(17)22/h2-10,15,21H,11H2,1H3

Canonical SMILES

CC(=O)CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=C(C3=CC=CC=C3OC2=O)O

Isomeric SMILES

CC(=O)CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=C(C3=CC=CC=C3OC2=O)O

WikipediaWarfarin
Synonyms
        
            warfarin
        
            Coumadin
        
            81-81-2
        
            Coumafene
        
            Prothromadin
        
            Coumafen
        
            Zoocoumarin
        
            Coumarins
        
            Coumefene
        
            Panwarfin
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Pollutant
                  
                    Pesticide
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassPhenylpropanoids and polyketides
ClassCoumarins and derivatives
SubclassHydroxycoumarins
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct Parent4-hydroxycoumarins
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
Substituents4-hydroxycoumarin - Benzopyran - 1-benzopyran - Pyranone - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Benzenoid - Pyran - Heteroaromatic compound - Vinylogous acid - Ketone - Lactone - Oxacycle - Organoheterocyclic compound - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organooxygen compound - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 4-hydroxycoumarins. These are coumarins that contain one or more hydroxyl groups attached to C4-position the coumarin skeleton.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight308.333
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count4
Complexity502
Monoisotopic Mass308.105
Exact Mass308.105
XLogP2.7
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count23
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.9124
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9109
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.8867
P-glycoprotein SubstrateSubstrate0.5502
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8782
Non-inhibitor0.8382
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.8863
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.7130
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6780
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateSubstrate0.5658
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6007
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7140
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorInhibitor0.7657
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9286
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9161
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8309
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.8785
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.8768
Non-inhibitor0.9615
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.6844
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.9352
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.9555
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.9459
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.6465
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.7474
Acute Oral ToxicityI0.7767
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.5829

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-3.9526LogS
Caco-2 Permeability0.9288LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity4.1700LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity-0.4334pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity0.8350pIGC50, ug/L

MRLs

FoodProduct CodeCountryMRLsApplication DateNotes
Other Poultry Animals,Edible OffalJapan0.001ppm
Other VegetablesJapan0.001ppm
HoneyJapan0.001ppm
Other Aquatic AnimalJapan0.001ppm
CrustaceansJapan0.001ppm
Shelled MolluscasJapan0.001ppm
Other FishJapan0.001ppm
PerciformesJapan0.001ppm
AnguilliformesJapan0.001ppm
SalmoniformesJapan0.001ppm
Other Poultry,EggsJapan0.001ppm
Chicken,EggsJapan0.001ppm
Chicken,Edible OffalJapan0.001ppm
Other Poultry Animals,KidneyJapan0.001ppm
Chicken,KidneyJapan0.001ppm
Other Poultry Animals,LiverJapan0.001ppm
Chicken,LiverJapan0.001ppm
Other Poultry Animals,FatJapan0.001ppm
Chicken,FatJapan0.001ppm
Other Poultry Animals,MuscleJapan0.001ppm

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Potential cancer chemopreventive and anticancer constituents from the fruits ofFicus hispida L.f. (Moraceae).J Ethnopharmacol2018 Mar 2529197545
Phenylpropanoids are key players in the antioxidant defense to ozone of European ash, Fraxinus excelsior.Environ Sci Pollut Res Int2018 Mar27995504
Coumarin: a novel player in microbial quorum sensing and biofilm formationinhibition.Appl Microbiol Biotechnol2018 Mar29392389
Ethnobotany of the genus Taraxacum-Phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity.Phytother Res2018 Jul 2430039597
Vascular Calcification, Vitamin K and Warfarin Therapy - Possible or PlausibleConnection?Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol2018 Jan28639365
Evaluation of Aculeatin and Toddaculin Isolated from Toddalia asiatica as Anti-inflammatory Agents in LPS-Stimulated RAW264 Macrophages.Biol Pharm Bull201829311475
Use of direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.J Am Assoc Nurse Pract2017 Sep28805310
Safety and efficacy of rivaroxaban compared with warfarin in patients undergoing peripheral arterial procedures.J Vasc Surg2017 Oct28712814
Metabolic benefits of rivaroxaban in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patientsafter radiofrequency catheter ablation.J Zhejiang Univ Sci B2017 Nov.29119732
Toxicity of coumarins synthesized by Pechmann-Duisberg condensation againstDrosophila melanogaster larvae and antibacterial effects.Food Chem Toxicol2017 Nov28576470
Anticoagulation endpoints with clinical implementation of warfarinpharmacogenetic dosing in a real-world setting: A proposal for a newpharmacogenetic dosing approach.Clin Pharmacol Ther2017 May28032893
Angelica keiskei, an emerging medicinal herb with various bioactive constituents and biological activities.Arch Pharm Res2017 Jun28439780
Comparison of the safety and efficacy between 3-factor and 4-factor prothrombincomplex concentrates for the reversal of warfarin.Am J Emerg Med2017 Jun28161220
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Warfarin: A Lethal Combination inTraumatic Brain Injury.J Trauma Nurs2017 Jan/Feb28033135
Nuclease-aided target recycling signal amplification strategy for ochratoxin A monitoring.Biosens Bioelectron2017 Jan 1527542086
Binding thermodynamics of synthetic dye Allura Red with bovine serum albumin.Food Chem2017 Feb 1527664607
Improvement of time in therapeutic range with warfarin by pharmaceuticalintervention.Int J Clin Pharm2017 Feb27905076
Research on Chemical Composition and Biological Properties Including AntiquorumSensing Activity of Angelica pancicii Vandas Aerial Parts and Roots.J Agric Food Chem2017 Dec 2029129053
Outcomes of Dabigatran and Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation in ContemporaryPractice: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Ann Intern Med2017 Dec 1929132153
Development and Validation of Quantitative Ultraperformance LiquidChromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Assay for Anticoagulant Rodenticides inLiver.J Agric Food Chem2017 Aug 928699743

Targets

General Function:
Vitamin-k-epoxide reductase (warfarin-sensitive) activity
Specific Function:
Involved in vitamin K metabolism. Catalytic subunit of the vitamin K epoxide reductase (VKOR) complex which reduces inactive vitamin K 2,3-epoxide to active vitamin K. Vitamin K is required for the gamma-carboxylation of various proteins, including clotting factors, and is required for normal blood coagulation, but also for normal bone development.
Gene Name:
VKORC1
Uniprot ID:
Q9BQB6
Molecular Weight:
18234.3 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Warfarin inhibits vitamin K reductase, resulting in depletion of the reduced form of vitamin K (vitamin KH2). As vitamin K is a cofactor for the carboxylation of glutamate residues on the N-terminal regions of vitamin K-dependent proteins, this limits the gamma-carboxylation and subsequent activation of the vitamin K-dependent coagulant proteins. The synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X and anticoagulant proteins C and S is inhibited. Depression of three of the four vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (factors II, VII, and X) results in decresed prothrombin levels and a decrease in the amount of thrombin generated and bound to fibrin. This reduces the thrombogenicity of clots.
References
  1. Wishart DS, Knox C, Guo AC, Cheng D, Shrivastava S, Tzur D, Gautam B, Hassanali M: DrugBank: a knowledgebase for drugs, drug actions and drug targets. Nucleic Acids Res. 2008 Jan;36(Database issue):D901-6. Epub 2007 Nov 29. [18048412 ]
General Function:
Toxic substance binding
Specific Function:
Serum albumin, the main protein of plasma, has a good binding capacity for water, Ca(2+), Na(+), K(+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs. Its main function is the regulation of the colloidal osmotic pressure of blood. Major zinc transporter in plasma, typically binds about 80% of all plasma zinc.
Gene Name:
ALB
Uniprot ID:
P02768
Molecular Weight:
69365.94 Da
References
  1. Giannetti AM, Wong H, Dijkgraaf GJ, Dueber EC, Ortwine DF, Bravo BJ, Gould SE, Plise EG, Lum BL, Malhi V, Graham RA: Identification, characterization, and implications of species-dependent plasma protein binding for the oral Hedgehog pathway inhibitor vismodegib (GDC-0449). J Med Chem. 2011 Apr 28;54(8):2592-601. doi: 10.1021/jm1008924. Epub 2011 Mar 25. [21438527 ]
Specific Function:
Functions as transport protein in the blood stream. Binds various ligands in the interior of its beta-barrel domain. Also binds synthetic drugs and influences their distribution and availability in the body. Appears to function in modulating the activity of the immune system during the acute-phase reaction.
Gene Name:
ORM1
Uniprot ID:
P02763
Molecular Weight:
23511.38 Da
References
  1. Herve F, Duche JC, d'Athis P, Marche C, Barre J, Tillement JP: Binding of disopyramide, methadone, dipyridamole, chlorpromazine, lignocaine and progesterone to the two main genetic variants of human alpha 1-acid glycoprotein: evidence for drug-binding differences between the variants and for the presence of two separate drug-binding sites on alpha 1-acid glycoprotein. Pharmacogenetics. 1996 Oct;6(5):403-15. [8946472 ]
General Function:
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. This enzyme contributes to the wide pharmacokinetics variability of the metabolism of drugs such as S-warfarin, diclofenac, phenytoin, tolbutamide and losartan.
Gene Name:
CYP2C9
Uniprot ID:
P11712
Molecular Weight:
55627.365 Da
References
  1. Afzelius L, Zamora I, Masimirembwa CM, Karlen A, Andersson TB, Mecucci S, Baroni M, Cruciani G: Conformer- and alignment-independent model for predicting structurally diverse competitive CYP2C9 inhibitors. J Med Chem. 2004 Feb 12;47(4):907-14. [14761192 ]
Specific Function:
Keratin-binding protein required for epithelial cell polarization. Involved in apical junction complex (AJC) assembly via its interaction with PARD3. Required for ciliogenesis.
Gene Name:
FBF1
Uniprot ID:
Q8TES7
Molecular Weight:
125445.19 Da
References
  1. Krishnakumar SS, Panda D: Spatial relationship between the prodan site, Trp-214, and Cys-34 residues in human serum albumin and loss of structure through incremental unfolding. Biochemistry. 2002 Jun 11;41(23):7443-52. [12044178 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear receptor that binds and is activated by variety of endogenous and xenobiotic compounds. Transcription factor that activates the transcription of multiple genes involved in the metabolism and secretion of potentially harmful xenobiotics, drugs and endogenous compounds. Activated by the antibiotic rifampicin and various plant metabolites, such as hyperforin, guggulipid, colupulone, and isoflavones. Response to specific ligands is species-specific. Activated by naturally occurring steroids, such as pregnenolone and progesterone. Binds to a response element in the promoters of the CYP3A4 and ABCB1/MDR1 genes.
Gene Name:
NR1I2
Uniprot ID:
O75469
Molecular Weight:
49761.245 Da
References
  1. Rulcova A, Prokopova I, Krausova L, Bitman M, Vrzal R, Dvorak Z, Blahos J, Pavek P: Stereoselective interactions of warfarin enantiomers with the pregnane X nuclear receptor in gene regulation of major drug-metabolizing cytochrome P450 enzymes. J Thromb Haemost. 2010 Dec;8(12):2708-17. doi: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2010.04036.x. [20735727 ]
General Function:
Serine-type endopeptidase activity
Specific Function:
Likely to represent a ubiquitous endoprotease activity within constitutive secretory pathways and capable of cleavage at the RXXX[KR]R consensus motif.
Gene Name:
PCSK7
Uniprot ID:
Q16549
Molecular Weight:
86246.44 Da
References
  1. de Oliveira CM, Silva GH, Regasini LO, Flausino O, Lopez SN, Abissi BM, Berlinck RG, Sette LD, Bonugli-Santos RC, Rodrigues A, Bolzani Vda S, Araujo AR: Xylarenones C-E from an endophytic fungus isolated from Alibertia macrophylla. J Nat Prod. 2011 Jun 24;74(6):1353-7. doi: 10.1021/np1005983. Epub 2011 Apr 21. [21510613 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear receptor that binds peroxisome proliferators such as hypolipidemic drugs and fatty acids. Once activated by a ligand, the nuclear receptor binds to DNA specific PPAR response elements (PPRE) and modulates the transcription of its target genes, such as acyl-CoA oxidase. It therefore controls the peroxisomal beta-oxidation pathway of fatty acids. Key regulator of adipocyte differentiation and glucose homeostasis. ARF6 acts as a key regulator of the tissue-specific adipocyte P2 (aP2) enhancer. Acts as a critical regulator of gut homeostasis by suppressing NF-kappa-B-mediated proinflammatory responses. Plays a role in the regulation of cardiovascular circadian rhythms by regulating the transcription of ARNTL/BMAL1 in the blood vessels (By similarity).
Gene Name:
PPARG
Uniprot ID:
P37231
Molecular Weight:
57619.58 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Vitamin-k-epoxide reductase (warfarin-sensitive) activity
Specific Function:
Involved in vitamin K metabolism. Can reduce inactive vitamin K 2,3-epoxide to active vitamin K (in vitro), and may contribute to vitamin K-mediated protection against oxidative stress. Plays a role in vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation of Glu residues in target proteins.
Gene Name:
VKORC1L1
Uniprot ID:
Q8N0U8
Molecular Weight:
19835.425 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Warfarin inhibits vitamin K reductase, resulting in depletion of the reduced form of vitamin K (vitamin KH2). As vitamin K is a cofactor for the carboxylation of glutamate residues on the N-terminal regions of vitamin K-dependent proteins, this limits the gamma-carboxylation and subsequent activation of the vitamin K-dependent coagulant proteins. The synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X and anticoagulant proteins C and S is inhibited. Depression of three of the four vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (factors II, VII, and X) results in decresed prothrombin levels and a decrease in the amount of thrombin generated and bound to fibrin. This reduces the thrombogenicity of clots.
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Thrombospondin receptor activity
Specific Function:
Thrombin, which cleaves bonds after Arg and Lys, converts fibrinogen to fibrin and activates factors V, VII, VIII, XIII, and, in complex with thrombomodulin, protein C. Functions in blood homeostasis, inflammation and wound healing.
Gene Name:
F2
Uniprot ID:
P00734
Molecular Weight:
70036.295 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Warfarin inhibits vitamin K reductase, resulting in depletion of the reduced form of vitamin K (vitamin KH2). As vitamin K is a cofactor for the carboxylation of glutamate residues on the N-terminal regions of vitamin K-dependent proteins, this limits the gamma-carboxylation and subsequent activation of the vitamin K-dependent coagulant proteins. The synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X and anticoagulant proteins C and S is inhibited. Depression of three of the four vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (factors II, VII, and X) results in decresed prothrombin levels and a decrease in the amount of thrombin generated and bound to fibrin. This reduces the thrombogenicity of clots.
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [11752352 ]