Biologically Active Substance
guanidine
Effect:
Increased Acetylcholine Activity
May Treat:
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome; Muscle Weakness
Definitions related to guanidine:
  • A strong organic base existing primarily as guanidium ions at physiological pH. It is found in the urine as a normal product of protein metabolism. It is also used in laboratory research as a protein denaturant. (From Martindale, the Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed and Merck Index, 12th ed) It is also used in the treatment of myasthenia and as a fluorescent probe in HPLC.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • (guanidinium cation) The cationic form and conjugate acid of the strongly basic compound guanidine.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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