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  • Garai, J.; Lorand, T.
    Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) tautomerase inhibitors as potential novel anti-inflammatory agents: current developments (2009), Curr. Med. Chem., 16, 1091-1114.
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Inhibitors

EC Number Inhibitors Comment Organism Structure
5.3.2.1 (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (1E,6E)-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-(2-methoxybenzylidene)cyclopentanone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-(3-methoxybenzylidene)cyclopentanone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-(4-bromobenzylidene)cyclopentanone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)cyclopentanone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-(4-methoxybenzylidene)cyclohexanone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-(4-methoxybenzylidene)cyclopentanone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-(pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-(pyridin-3-ylmethylidene)-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-(pyridin-4-ylmethylidene)-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-benzylidene-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-benzylidenecyclohexanone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-2-benzylidenecyclopentanone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E)-3-(3,4-dioxocyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)prop-2-enoic acid
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (2E,5E)-2,5-dibenzylidenecyclopentanone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (3Z)-3-[4-(dimethylamino)benzylidene]-7-hydroxy-2H-chromene-2,4(3H)-dione
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (E)-2-fluoro-4-hydroxycinnamate competitive inhibition Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (E)-2-fluoro-cinnamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (E)-2-fluorocinnamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (E)-4-hydroxycinnamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (E)-cinnamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (R)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-isoxazole acetic acid methyl ester
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-isoxazole acetic acid methyl ester
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (S,R)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-isoxazole acetic acid methyl ester i.e. ISO-I Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (S,R)-3-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-5-isoxazole acetic acid methyl ester
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (Z)-2-fluoro-4-hydroxycinnamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (Z)-2-fluoro-cinnamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (Z)-2-fluorocinnamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (Z)-4-hydroxycinnamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 (Z)-cinnamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 2,2-dimethylpropyl [3-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 2,2-dimethylpropyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 2,5-dibenzylidenecyclopentanone
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 2-oxo-2-phenylethyl 7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 2-oxo-4-phenylbut-3-ynoic acid inhibition mechanism, overview Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 2-propionylcyclohexanone
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 2-[3,6-bis(diethylamino)-3H-xanthen-9-yl]-5-[(6-{[4-({[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetyl}amino)butyl]amino}-6-oxohexyl)sulfamoyl]benzenesulfonic acid
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 2-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)acetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3,4-dihydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1-carboxylic acid
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3,4-dioxocyclohexa-1,5-diene-1-carboxylic acid
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3,6-dihydroxy-1-methyl-5-oxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-indolium
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3,6-dihydroxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-5H-indol-5-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3,6-dihydroxy-5-oxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-indole-2-carboxylic acid
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3-acetyl-7-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3-hydroxy-acetaminophen
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3-hydroxybutyrate
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 3-[4-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-7-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 4-coumaric acid
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 4-methoxyphenyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 4-tert-butylphenyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-oxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-indole-2-carboxylic acid
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carbonitrile
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carbothioamide
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 7-hydroxy-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 7-hydroxy-3-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 7-hydroxy-3-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 7-hydroxy-3-phenyl-2H-chromen-2-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 7-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl)-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-2H-chromen-2-one
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 acetaminophen
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 acetoacetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 acetone
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 Acetylacetone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 AVP-13546 inhibits the tautomerase activity of MIF and reduces cytokine, including TNF-alpha, levels in vivo Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 boldine
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 butyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 caffeate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 carnosic acid
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 chlorogenic acid
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 coumarin
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 curcumin
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 cyclohexyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 cyclohexylmethyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 ethyl 3-(7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl)-3-oxopropanoate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 ethyl 7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylate inhibition mechanism, overview Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 ethyl acetoacetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 ethyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 ferulic acid
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 iodoacetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 methyl 6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-oxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-indole-2-carboxylate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 methyl [3-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 additional information there exist several classes of inhibitors that are active against MIF tautomerase activity, overview. No activity by (S,R)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-isoxazole acetic acid methyl ester and isoxazole and its reduced derivative Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-(2,6-dimethyl-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-yl)acetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-(3,5-dimethyl-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-yl)acetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-(3-methyl-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-yl)acetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-(4-aminobutyl)-2-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-yl)acetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-acetyl-3-hydroxy-4-benzoquinone imine
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-acetyl-4-benzoquinone imine
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 N-cyclohexyl-2-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetamide
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 NEM
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 phenyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 phloretin
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 propan-2-yl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 propyl [3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 resveratrol
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 rosmarinic acid
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 tert-butyl [4-({[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-5-yl]acetyl}amino)butyl]carbamate
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 umbelliferone
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 VGX-1027
-
Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 2-oxo-4-phenyl-3-butynoate a potent site-directed irreversible inhibitor of the phenyl pyruvate tautomerase activity Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 3,6-dihydroxy-1-methyl-5-oxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-indolium a dopachrome derivative, 98% inhibition at 0.5 mM, mechanism of action, overview Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 3,6-dihydroxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-5H-indol-5-one a dopachrome derivative, 92% inhibition at 0.5 mM, mechanism of action, overview Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 3,6-dihydroxy-5-oxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-indole-2-carboxylic acid a dopachrome derivative, complete inhibition at 0.5 mM, mechanism of action, overview Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-oxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-indole-2-carboxylic acid a dopachrome derivative, 35% inhibition at 0.5 mM, mechanism of action, overview; a dopachrome derivative, L-derivative, 29% inhibition at 0.5 mM, mechanism of action, overview Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 methyl 6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-oxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-indole-2-carboxylate a dopachrome derivative, 34% inhibition at 0.5 mM, mechanism of action, overview; a dopachrome derivative, 45% inhibition at 0.5 mM, mechanism of action, overview Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 additional information there exist several classes of inhibitors that are active against MIF tautomerase activity, overview Homo sapiens

Natural Substrates/ Products (Substrates)

EC Number Natural Substrates Organism Comment (Nat. Sub.) Natural Products Comment (Nat. Pro.) Rev. Reac.
5.3.2.1 keto-(4-hydroxyphenyl)pyruvate Homo sapiens
-
enol-(4-hydroxyphenyl)pyruvate
-
r
5.3.2.1 keto-phenylpyruvate Homo sapiens
-
enol-phenylpyruvate
-
r
5.3.2.1 additional information Homo sapiens the MIF protein is multifunctional, exhibiting besides its tautomerase activity, e.g. also L-dopachrome isomerase activity, EC 5.3.3.12, and thioredoxin-like function, or its cytokine function, overview ?
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?
5.3.3.12 additional information Homo sapiens the MIF protein is multifunctional, exhibiting besides its L-dopachrome tautomerase activity, e.g. also phenylpyruvate tautomerase activity, EC 5.3.2.1, and thioredoxin-like function, or its cytokine function, overview ?
-
?

Organism

EC Number Organism UniProt Comment Textmining
4.1.1.84 Homo sapiens
-
-
-
5.3.2.1 Homo sapiens
-
-
-
5.3.3.12 Homo sapiens
-
-
-

Source Tissue

EC Number Source Tissue Comment Organism Textmining
5.3.2.1 endothelial cell
-
Homo sapiens
-
5.3.2.1 eosinophil
-
Homo sapiens
-
5.3.2.1 macrophage
-
Homo sapiens
-
5.3.2.1 pituitary gland corticotrop cells Homo sapiens
-
5.3.3.12 endothelial cell
-
Homo sapiens
-
5.3.3.12 eosinophil
-
Homo sapiens
-
5.3.3.12 macrophage
-
Homo sapiens
-
5.3.3.12 pituitary gland corticotrop cells Homo sapiens
-

Substrates and Products (Substrate)

EC Number Substrates Comment Substrates Organism Products Comment (Products) Rev. Reac.
5.3.2.1 keto-(4-hydroxyphenyl)pyruvate
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Homo sapiens enol-(4-hydroxyphenyl)pyruvate
-
r
5.3.2.1 keto-phenylpyruvate
-
Homo sapiens enol-phenylpyruvate
-
r
5.3.2.1 additional information the MIF protein is multifunctional, exhibiting besides its tautomerase activity, e.g. also L-dopachrome isomerase activity, EC 5.3.3.12, and thioredoxin-like function, or its cytokine function, overview Homo sapiens ?
-
?
5.3.2.1 additional information the N-terminal Pro is essential for the tautomerase activity of MIF Homo sapiens ?
-
?
5.3.3.12 L-dopachrome i.e. 2-carboxy-2,3-dihydroindole-5,6-quinone, the enzyme is strictly specific for the L-enantiomer. The N-terminal Pro is crucial for tautomerase activity Homo sapiens 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid
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?
5.3.3.12 additional information the MIF protein is multifunctional, exhibiting besides its L-dopachrome tautomerase activity, e.g. also phenylpyruvate tautomerase activity, EC 5.3.2.1, and thioredoxin-like function, or its cytokine function, overview Homo sapiens ?
-
?

Subunits

EC Number Subunits Comment Organism
5.3.2.1 trimer the tertiary structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds and a hydrophobic core, three beta-sheets and six alpha-helices surround a traversing channel with dominant positive charge in the middle of the trimer, structure, overview. The enzyme contains a Cys-Xaa-Xaa-Cys motif required for oxido-reductase activity and MIF-like activities like glucorticoid overriding and cell proliferation Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 trimer the tertiary structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds and a hydrophobic core, three beta-sheets and six alpha-helices surround a traversing channel with dominant positive charge in the middle of the trimer, structure, overview. The enzyme contains a Cys-Xaa-Xaa-Cys motif required for oxido-reductase activity and MIF-like activities like glucorticoid overriding and cell proliferation Homo sapiens

Synonyms

EC Number Synonyms Comment Organism
5.3.2.1 macrophage migration inhibitory factor tautomerase
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Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 MIF tautomerase
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Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 D-dopachrome tautomerase
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Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 DDT
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Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 Macrophage migration inhibitory factor
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Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 MIF
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Homo sapiens

IC50 Value

EC Number IC50 Value IC50 Value Maximum Comment Organism Inhibitor Structure
5.3.2.1 0.000038
-
-
Homo sapiens 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one
5.3.2.1 0.00028
-
-
Homo sapiens 7-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl)-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-2H-chromen-2-one
5.3.2.1 0.00047
-
-
Homo sapiens 7-hydroxy-3-phenyl-2H-chromen-2-one
5.3.2.1 0.0005
-
-
Homo sapiens 7-hydroxy-3-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one
5.3.2.1 0.00055
-
-
Homo sapiens 7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carbothioamide
5.3.2.1 0.0007
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-
Homo sapiens N-acetyl-3-hydroxy-4-benzoquinone imine
5.3.2.1 0.0013
-
-
Homo sapiens AVP-13546
5.3.2.1 0.0015
-
-
Homo sapiens (E)-4-hydroxycinnamate
5.3.2.1 0.0015
-
-
Homo sapiens 3-[4-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-7-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one
5.3.2.1 0.0016
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-
Homo sapiens 2-oxo-2-phenylethyl 7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylate
5.3.2.1 0.00161
-
-
Homo sapiens 2,5-dibenzylidenecyclopentanone
5.3.2.1 0.0021
-
-
Homo sapiens 7-hydroxy-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one
5.3.2.1 0.0026
-
-
Homo sapiens (E)-2-fluoro-4-hydroxycinnamate
5.3.2.1 0.0029
-
-
Homo sapiens 7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carbonitrile
5.3.2.1 0.0031
-
-
Homo sapiens 7-hydroxy-3-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one
5.3.2.1 0.0043
-
-
Homo sapiens 3-acetyl-7-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one
5.3.2.1 0.0058
-
-
Homo sapiens ethyl 3-(7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl)-3-oxopropanoate
5.3.2.1 0.0062
-
-
Homo sapiens (3Z)-3-[4-(dimethylamino)benzylidene]-7-hydroxy-2H-chromene-2,4(3H)-dione
5.3.2.1 0.007
-
-
Homo sapiens (R)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-isoxazole acetic acid methyl ester
5.3.2.1 0.0074
-
-
Homo sapiens ethyl 7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylate
5.3.2.1 0.013
-
-
Homo sapiens (S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-isoxazole acetic acid methyl ester
5.3.2.1 0.04
-
-
Homo sapiens N-acetyl-4-benzoquinone imine
5.3.2.1 0.073
-
-
Homo sapiens (E)-2-fluoro-cinnamate
5.3.2.1 0.073
-
-
Homo sapiens (E)-2-fluorocinnamate
5.3.2.1 0.21
-
-
Homo sapiens (Z)-4-hydroxycinnamate
5.3.2.1 0.48
-
-
Homo sapiens (Z)-2-fluoro-4-hydroxycinnamate
5.3.2.1 0.5
-
-
Homo sapiens 3-hydroxy-acetaminophen
5.3.2.1 2.33
-
-
Homo sapiens (Z)-2-fluorocinnamate
5.3.2.1 2.33
-
-
Homo sapiens (Z)-2-fluoro-cinnamate
5.3.2.1 10
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Homo sapiens acetaminophen

Expression

EC Number Organism Comment Expression
5.3.2.1 Homo sapiens MIF expression is upregulated by cytokines, TNF-alpha and interleukin-I, and by bacterial endotoxins, such as lipopolysaccharides, and exotoxins up
5.3.3.12 Homo sapiens MIF expression is upregulated by cytokines, TNF-alpha and interleukin-I, and by bacterial endotoxins, such as lipopolysaccharides, and exotoxins up

General Information

EC Number General Information Comment Organism
5.3.2.1 malfunction MIF expression contributes to cell proliferation, invasiveness and neo-angiogenesis of neuroblastoma, gastric, hepatocellularbladder, and breast carcinomas. MIF takes part in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease and multiple sklerosis Homo sapiens
5.3.2.1 physiological function MIF plays an essential role in both, innate and adaptive immune response. It is implicated in tumor growth and angiogenesis, an exerts an antagonistic effect against glucocorticoid immunosuppressive action, and shows glucorticoid overriding activity Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 malfunction MIF expression contributes to cell proliferation, invasiveness and neo-angiogenesis of neuroblastoma, gastric, hepatocellular, bladder, and breast carcinomas. MIF takes part in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease and multiple sklerosis Homo sapiens
5.3.3.12 physiological function MIF plays an essential role in both, innate and adaptive immune response. It is implicated in tumor growth and angiogenesis, an exerts an antagonistic effect against glucocorticoid immunosuppressive action, and shows glucorticoid overriding activity Homo sapiens