ChEBI

A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.

A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).

Any eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.

A role played by a chemical compound in biological systems with adverse consequences in embryo developments, leading to birth defects, embryo death or altered development, growth retardation and functional defect.

An antimicrobial agent that destroys fungi by suppressing their ability to grow or reproduce.

Biologically active substance whose activity affects or plays a role in the functioning of the immune system.

Any substance that induces the process of apoptosis (programmed cell death) in multi-celled organisms.

A substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans.

Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.

An agent that promotes the excretion of urine through its effects on kidney function.

A drug that has a strengthening effect on the heart or that can increase cardiac output.

Biologically active substance whose activity affects or plays a role in the functioning of the immune system.

A drug that prevents or reduces fever by lowering the body temperature from a raised state. An antipyretic will not affect the normal body temperature if one does not have fever. Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus to override an interleukin-induced increase in temperature. The body will then work to lower the temperature and the result is a reduction in fever.

A substance used in the prophylaxis or therapy of infectious diseases.

A drug used to prevent seizures or reduce their severity.

A loosely defined group of drugs that tend to reduce the activity of the central nervous system.

An agent that destroy spermatozoa in the male genitalia and block spermatogenesis.