Bioactive small molecules are organic compounds that have a low molecular weight (900 daltons). Most pharmaceutical drugs are small molecules. Larger structures such as nucleic acids, proteins, and many polysaccharides are not small molecules.
Oxiracetam is nootropic agent of the racetam family, a cyclic derivative of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in mammals. It has been shown to improve memory and...
Fondaprinux is sulfated pentasaccharide, an ultra low molecular weight synthetic form of heparain with antithrombotic properties. It is analogous to the pentasaccharide sequence in heparin...
Mosapride Citrate, developed by Takeda, is a gastroprokinetic agent that enhances gastrointestinal motility, and exerts anti-inflammatory effects on the GI tract. It acts as a 5-HT4 receptor agonist...
Alvimopan is a gastroprokinetic peripherally restricted mu-opioid receptor antagonist (MOR). It has a favorable kinetic activity (0.2 ng/ml) and dissociates more slowly than most other ligands...
Argatroban is a synthetic small molecule and potent thrombin inhibitor that functions as an anticoagulant agent. It can protect against thrombosis by limiting clot formation.Mechanism of...
