MONOVANADATE
\mˈɒnə͡ʊvˌanɐdˌe͡ɪt], \mˈɒnəʊvˌanɐdˌeɪt], \m_ˈɒ_n_əʊ_v_ˌa_n_ɐ_d_ˌeɪ_t]\
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Oxyvanadium ions in various states of oxidation. They act primarily as ion transport inhibitors due to their inhibition of Na (+)-, K (+)-, and Ca (+)-ATPase transport systems. They also have insulin-like action, positive inotropic action on cardiac ventricular muscle, and other metabolic effects.
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