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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > cyclic peptides > amanitins > alpha-amanitin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > cyclic peptides > amanitins > alpha-amanitin
Research, Technology, Methods > toxic substances > toxins > microbial toxins > mycotoxins > mushroom toxins > amanitins > alpha-amanitin
Preferred Term:

alpha-amanitin

Definition:
A cyclic octapeptide with a thioether bridge between the cystine and tryptophan. It inhibits RNA polymerase II. Poisoning may require liver transplantation.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
amanitins
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6875
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