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salmeterol

Term ID
CHEBI:9011
Synonyms
  • (+-)-4-hydroxy-alpha(1)-[[[6-(4-phenylbutoxy)hexyl]amino]methyl]-m-xylene-alpha,alpha(1)-diol
  • (+-)-salmeterol
  • (RS)-4-hydroxy-alpha(1)-({[6-(4-phenylbutoxy)hexyl]amino}methyl)-1,3-benzenedimethanol
  • (RS)-salmeterol
  • salmeterol
  • salmeterolum
Definition
A racemate consisting of equal parts of (R)- and (S)-salmeterol. It is a potent and selective beta2-adrenoceptor agonist (EC50 = 5.3 nM). Unlike other beta2 agonists, it binds to the exo-site domain of beta2 receptors, producing a slow onset of action and prolonged activation.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from salmeterol
Phenotype where environments contain salmeterol
Phenotype modified by environments containing salmeterol
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