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Warfarin
FDA Approved
Membrane IntercalationOral
Description
Warfarin is an anticoagulant that inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. Its membrane penetration is crucial for reaching intracellular vitamin K recycling enzymes.
Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaC19H16O4
Molecular Weight308.3 g/mol
Oral Bioavailability100%
CAS Number81-81-2
DrugBank IDDB00682
PubChem CID54678486
SMILES
CC(=O)CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=C(C3=CC=CC=C3OC2=O)O
Membrane Intercalation Mechanism
Warfarin's lipophilic coumarin structure allows membrane penetration to access vitamin K epoxide reductase complex subunit 1 in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane.