NCIt definition : A synthetic anticoagulant. Warfarin inhibits the regeneration of vitamin K1 epoxide
and so the synthesis of vitamin K dependent clotting factors, which include Factors
II, VII, IX and X, and the anticoagulant proteins C and S. This inhibition results
in a sequential depression of Factors VII, IX, X and II activities. Vitamin K is an
essential cofactor for the post ribosomal synthesis of the vitamin K dependent clotting
factors. The vitamin promotes the biosynthesis of gamma-carboxyglutamic acid residues
in these proteins which are essential for biological activity.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that prevents blood from clotting. It belongs to the family of drugs
called anticoagulants (blood thinners).; ACC/AHA: A vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant;
UNII : 5Q7ZVV76EI;
InChIKey : PJVWKTKQMONHTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 81-81-2;
Drug name : WARF Compound 42; Co-Rax; Rodex; Compound 42;
Chemical formula : C19H16O4;
NSC code : 59813;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:10033;
Codes from synonyms : NSC0059813; CDR0000045249; 547;