<unk> s are a class of organic compounds that increase the output force of the heart and decrease its rate of contractions by inhibiting the cellular sodium-potassium ATPase pump. Their beneficial medical uses are as treatments for congestive heart failure and<unk>  arrhythmias; however, their relative toxicity prevents them from being widely used. Most commonly found as secondary metabolites in several plants such as foxglove plants, these compounds nevertheless have a diverse range of biochemical effects regarding<unk>  cell function and have also been suggested for use in cancer treatment.
Cardiac glycoside
Phytosteroid
Insulin analog
Glucocorticoid
Steroid ester
Eoxin
Clofibride
Xenohormone