Basic Info

Common NameTubocurarine(F04809)
2D Structure
Description

Tubocurarine is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is a neuromuscular blocker and active ingredient in curare; plant based alkaloid of Menispermaceae. [PubChem]Tubocurarine, the chief alkaloid in tobacco products, binds stereo-selectively to nicotinic-cholinergic receptors at the autonomic ganglia, in the adrenal medulla, at neuromuscular junctions, and in the brain. Two types of central nervous system effects are believed to be the basis of Tubocurarine's positively reinforcing properties. A stimulating effect is exerted mainly in the cortex via the locus ceruleus and a reward effect is exerted in the limbic system. At low doses the stimulant effects predominate while at high doses the reward effects predominate. Intermittent intravenous administration of Tubocurarine activates neurohormonal pathways, releasing acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, vasopressin, beta-endorphin, growth hormone, and ACTH.

FRCD IDF04809
CAS Number6989-98-6
PubChem CID6000
FormulaC37H41N2O6+
IUPAC Name

None

InChI Key

JFJZZMVDLULRGK-URLMMPGGSA-O

InChI

InChI=1S/C37H40N2O6/c1-38-14-12-24-19-32(42-4)33-21-27(24)28(38)16-22-6-9-26(10-7-22)44-37-35-25(20-34(43-5)36(37)41)13-15-39(2,3)29(35)17-23-8-11-30(40)31(18-23)45-33/h6-11,18-21,28-29H,12-17H2,1-5H3,(H-,40,41)/p+1/t28-,29+/m0/s1

Canonical SMILES

CN1CCC2=CC(=C3C=C2C1CC4=CC=C(C=C4)OC5=C6C(CC7=CC(=C(C=C7)O)O3)[N+](CCC6=CC(=C5O)OC)(C)C)OC

Isomeric SMILES

CN1CCC2=CC(=C3C=C2[C@@H]1CC4=CC=C(C=C4)OC5=C6[C@@H](CC7=CC(=C(C=C7)O)O3)[N+](CCC6=CC(=C5O)OC)(C)C)OC

WikipediaTubocurarine
Synonyms
        
            tubocurarine
        
            d-Tubocurarine
        
            Tubocurarin
        
            (+)-Tubocurarine
        
            Tubocurarine chloride
        
            Tubocurarinum
        
            Delacurarine
        
            Tubarine
        
            Isoquinoline alkaloid
        
            Jexin
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Plant Toxin
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassEthers
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentDiarylethers
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
SubstituentsDiaryl ether - Tetrahydroisoquinoline - Anisole - Alkyl aryl ether - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Aralkylamine - Benzenoid - Tetraalkylammonium salt - Quaternary ammonium salt - Tertiary amine - Tertiary aliphatic amine - Oxacycle - Azacycle - Organoheterocyclic compound - Amine - Organic nitrogen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organopnictogen compound - Organic salt - Organic cation - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as diarylethers. These are organic compounds containing the dialkyl ether functional group, with the formula ROR', where R and R' are aryl groups.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight609.743
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count7
Rotatable Bond Count2
Complexity990
Monoisotopic Mass609.296
Exact Mass609.296
XLogP6
Formal Charge1
Heavy Atom Count45
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count2
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Interaction of lipopolysaccharide endotoxin produced from Escherichia coli with D-tubocurarine at the nicotinic2 receptor and adenosine 3':5' cyclic monophosphate during physiological contraction in skeletal muscle.Food Chem Toxicol1996 Jan8603799
A comparison of the regional ontogenesis of nicotine- and muscarine-like binding sites in mouse brain.Int J Dev Neurosci198324875947
Reconstitution of a partially purified endplate acetylcholine receptor preparation in lipid bilayer membranes.Biochem Biophys Res Commun1973 Sep 184796477
Histamine liberators and melanophores of Rana tigrina.J Pharm Pharmacol1967 Jan4382178

Targets

General Function:
Serine hydrolase activity
Specific Function:
Terminates signal transduction at the neuromuscular junction by rapid hydrolysis of the acetylcholine released into the synaptic cleft. Role in neuronal apoptosis.
Gene Name:
ACHE
Uniprot ID:
P22303
Molecular Weight:
67795.525 Da
References
  1. Radic Z, Taylor P: The influence of peripheral site ligands on the reaction of symmetric and chiral organophosphates with wildtype and mutant acetylcholinesterases. Chem Biol Interact. 1999 May 14;119-120:111-7. [10421444 ]
General Function:
Voltage-gated potassium channel activity
Specific Function:
This is one of the several different receptors for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin), a biogenic hormone that functions as a neurotransmitter, a hormone, and a mitogen. This receptor is a ligand-gated ion channel, which when activated causes fast, depolarizing responses in neurons. It is a cation-specific, but otherwise relatively nonselective, ion channel.
Gene Name:
HTR3A
Uniprot ID:
P46098
Molecular Weight:
55279.835 Da
References
  1. Hefft S, Hulo S, Bertrand D, Muller D: Synaptic transmission at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in rat hippocampal organotypic cultures and slices. J Physiol. 1999 Mar 15;515 ( Pt 3):769-76. [10066903 ]
General Function:
Ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA1
Uniprot ID:
P02708
Molecular Weight:
54545.235 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNB1
Uniprot ID:
P11230
Molecular Weight:
56697.9 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Acetylcholine-activated cation-selective channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRND
Uniprot ID:
Q07001
Molecular Weight:
58894.55 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Cation transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNE
Uniprot ID:
Q04844
Molecular Weight:
54696.54 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNG
Uniprot ID:
P07510
Molecular Weight:
57882.8 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Drug transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function:
Solute transporter for tetraethylammonium (TEA), 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP), cimetidine, N-methylnicotinamide, metformin, creatinine, guanidine, procainamide, topotecan, estrone sulfate, acyclovir, and ganciclovir. Responsible for the secretion of cationic drugs across the brush border membranes.
Gene Name:
SLC47A2
Uniprot ID:
Q86VL8
Molecular Weight:
65083.915 Da
References
  1. Wittwer MB, Zur AA, Khuri N, Kido Y, Kosaka A, Zhang X, Morrissey KM, Sali A, Huang Y, Giacomini KM: Discovery of potent, selective multidrug and toxin extrusion transporter 1 (MATE1, SLC47A1) inhibitors through prescription drug profiling and computational modeling. J Med Chem. 2013 Feb 14;56(3):781-95. doi: 10.1021/jm301302s. Epub 2013 Jan 22. [23241029 ]
General Function:
Drug binding
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA2
Uniprot ID:
Q15822
Molecular Weight:
59764.82 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA3
Uniprot ID:
P32297
Molecular Weight:
57479.54 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane permeable to sodium ions.
Gene Name:
CHRNA4
Uniprot ID:
P43681
Molecular Weight:
69956.47 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA5
Uniprot ID:
P30532
Molecular Weight:
53053.965 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Acetylcholine-activated cation-selective channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA6
Uniprot ID:
Q15825
Molecular Weight:
56897.745 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Calcium channel activity
Specific Function:
Ionotropic receptor with a probable role in the modulation of auditory stimuli. Agonist binding induces a conformation change that leads to the opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane (PubMed:11752216, PubMed:25282151). The channel is permeable to a range of divalent cations including calcium, the influx of which may activate a potassium current which hyperpolarizes the cell membrane (PubMed:11752216, PubMed:25282151). In the ear, this may lead to a reduction in basilar membrane motion, altering the activity of auditory nerve fibers and reducing the range of dynamic hearing. This may protect against acoustic trauma. May also regulate keratinocyte adhesion (PubMed:11021840).
Gene Name:
CHRNA9
Uniprot ID:
Q9UGM1
Molecular Weight:
54806.63 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane permeable to sodiun ions.
Gene Name:
CHRNB2
Uniprot ID:
P17787
Molecular Weight:
57018.575 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Drug binding
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNB3
Uniprot ID:
Q05901
Molecular Weight:
52728.215 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNB4
Uniprot ID:
P30926
Molecular Weight:
56378.985 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Quaternary ammonium group transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function:
Mediates tubular uptake of organic compounds from circulation. Mediates the influx of agmatine, dopamine, noradrenaline (norepinephrine), serotonin, choline, famotidine, ranitidine, histamin, creatinine, amantadine, memantine, acriflavine, 4-[4-(dimethylamino)-styryl]-N-methylpyridinium ASP, amiloride, metformin, N-1-methylnicotinamide (NMN), tetraethylammonium (TEA), 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP), cimetidine, cisplatin and oxaliplatin. Cisplatin may develop a nephrotoxic action. Transport of creatinine is inhibited by fluoroquinolones such as DX-619 and LVFX. This transporter is a major determinant of the anticancer activity of oxaliplatin and may contribute to antitumor specificity.
Gene Name:
SLC22A2
Uniprot ID:
O15244
Molecular Weight:
62579.99 Da
References
  1. Wittwer MB, Zur AA, Khuri N, Kido Y, Kosaka A, Zhang X, Morrissey KM, Sali A, Huang Y, Giacomini KM: Discovery of potent, selective multidrug and toxin extrusion transporter 1 (MATE1, SLC47A1) inhibitors through prescription drug profiling and computational modeling. J Med Chem. 2013 Feb 14;56(3):781-95. doi: 10.1021/jm301302s. Epub 2013 Jan 22. [23241029 ]
General Function:
Toxic substance binding
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. The channel is blocked by alpha-bungarotoxin.
Gene Name:
CHRNA7
Uniprot ID:
P36544
Molecular Weight:
56448.925 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Briggs CA, McKenna DG, Monteggia LM, Touma E, Roch JM, Arneric SP, Gopalakrishnan M, Sullivan JP: Gain of function mutation of the alpha7 nicotinic receptor: distinct pharmacology of the human alpha7V274T variant. Eur J Pharmacol. 1999 Feb 5;366(2-3):301-8. [10082212 ]
General Function:
Monovalent cation:proton antiporter activity
Specific Function:
Solute transporter for tetraethylammonium (TEA), 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP), cimetidine, N-methylnicotinamide (NMN), metformin, creatinine, guanidine, procainamide, topotecan, estrone sulfate, acyclovir, ganciclovir and also the zwitterionic cephalosporin, cephalexin and cephradin. Seems to also play a role in the uptake of oxaliplatin (a new platinum anticancer agent). Able to transport paraquat (PQ or N,N-dimethyl-4-4'-bipiridinium); a widely used herbicid. Responsible for the secretion of cationic drugs across the brush border membranes.
Gene Name:
SLC47A1
Uniprot ID:
Q96FL8
Molecular Weight:
61921.585 Da
References
  1. Wittwer MB, Zur AA, Khuri N, Kido Y, Kosaka A, Zhang X, Morrissey KM, Sali A, Huang Y, Giacomini KM: Discovery of potent, selective multidrug and toxin extrusion transporter 1 (MATE1, SLC47A1) inhibitors through prescription drug profiling and computational modeling. J Med Chem. 2013 Feb 14;56(3):781-95. doi: 10.1021/jm301302s. Epub 2013 Jan 22. [23241029 ]
General Function:
Receptor binding
Specific Function:
Ionotropic receptor with a probable role in the modulation of auditory stimuli. Agonist binding may induce an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. The channel is permeable to a range of divalent cations including calcium, the influx of which may activate a potassium current which hyperpolarizes the cell membrane. In the ear, this may lead to a reduction in basilar membrane motion, altering the activity of auditory nerve fibers and reducing the range of dynamic hearing. This may protect against acoustic trauma.
Gene Name:
CHRNA10
Uniprot ID:
Q9GZZ6
Molecular Weight:
49704.295 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare