Monocrotaline [monokrotalin]

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Terms

Monocrotaline Hydrochloride (13alpha,14alpha)-Isomer
Monocrotaline, (all-xi)-Isomer

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Definition

A pyrrolizidine alkaloid and a toxic plant constituent that poisons livestock and humans through the ingestion of contaminated grains and other foods. The alkaloid causes pulmonary artery hypertension, right ventricular hypertrophy, and pathological changes in the pulmonary vasculature. Significant attenuation of the cardiopulmonary changes are noted after oral magnesium treatment.

DUI
D016686 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0025420
CAS
20-Norcrotalanan-11,15-dione, 14,19-dihydro-12,13-dihydroxy-, (13alpha,14alpha)-
Previous indexing
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (1971-1973)
History note
92; was MONOCROTALINE (NM) 1973-91
Online note
use MONOCROTALINE (NM) to search MONOCROTALINE 1980-91
Public note
92; MONOCROTALINE was indexed under PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS 1973-91

D Chemicals and Drugs
D03.132 Alkaloids 627
D03.132.716.500 Monocrotaline 2
D03.633.100.772 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids 17
D03.633.100.772.500 Monocrotaline 2