Vanadates
Synonyms
Decavanadate
Metavanadate
Monovanadate
Orthovanadate
Oxyvanadium
Sodium Vanadate
Vanadate
Vanadate, Sodium
Vanadyl
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.