Squalamine Lactate

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The lactate salt form of squalamine, an aminosterol isolated from tissues of the dogfish shark Squalus acanthias. Possessing anti-angiogenic properties, squalamine inhibits the sodium-hydrogen exchanger NHE3, resulting in suppression of endothelial cell proliferation and migration. This agent also has broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - 3beta-N-1-(N-(3-(4-Aminobutyl))-1,3-diaminopropane)-7alpha,24-dihydroxy-5alpha-cholestane 24-sulfate - MSI-1256F - SQUALAMINE LACTATE - Squalamine - squalamine lactate