Cardanolide

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Cardanolide

Cardanolide (pronunciation: /kɑːrˈdænəlaɪd/) is a type of steroid that is often found in certain plants, including those in the Apocynaceae family.

Etymology

The term "cardanolide" is derived from the Latin cardia, meaning "heart", and the Greek -olide, meaning "like". This is due to the fact that cardanolides are often used in the treatment of heart conditions.

Description

Cardanolides are a type of cardiac glycoside, a class of organic compounds that have a direct effect on the heart muscle. They work by inhibiting the Na+/K+-ATPase enzyme, which is responsible for maintaining the balance of sodium and potassium ions in the body. This inhibition leads to an increase in the force of the heart's contractions, making cardanolides useful in the treatment of certain heart conditions, such as congestive heart failure and arrhythmia.

Related Terms

  • Cardiac glycoside: A type of organic compound that affects the heart muscle.
  • Na+/K+-ATPase: An enzyme that maintains the balance of sodium and potassium ions in the body.
  • Congestive heart failure: A condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
  • Arrhythmia: A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.

See Also

  • Digitalis: A genus of plants that are a common source of cardanolides.
  • Digoxin: A cardanolide that is commonly used in the treatment of heart conditions.

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