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aconitine
Subject Category
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Definition
A C19 norditerpenoid alkaloid (diterpenes) from the root of Aconitum plants. It activates voltage-gated sodium channels. It has been used to induce arrhythmias in experimental animals and it has antiinflammatory and antineuralgic properties.
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Used For
acetylbenzoyl-aconine
acetylbenzoylaconine
Broader Term
diterpenoids
Narrower Term
diterpenoid alkaloids
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aconitina
Term Number
207732