Bufanolides

Cyclopentanophenanthrenes with a 6-membered lactone ring attached at the 17-position and SUGARS attached at the 3-position. They are found in BUFONIDAE and often possess cardiotonic properties.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.155.580.064

MeSH Unique ID: D002018

Entry Terms:

• Bufadienolides

Pharmacologic Action:

• Cardiotonic Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Fused-Ring Compounds
Steroids
Cardanolides
Cardiac Glycosides
Bufanolides
Proscillaridin