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grayanotoxin I
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Definition
: Twenty-carbon compounds derived from MEVALONIC ACID or deoxyxylulose phosphate.
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Other names
Norditerpenes; Diterpenes, Labdane; Diterpenes, Cembrane; Labdane Diterpenes; Cembrane Diterpenes; Norditerpenoids; Labdanes; Diterpenoids; Cembranes
Substance
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Drugs
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grayanotoxin I [ acetylandromedol,andromedotoxin ]
RN given refers to (3beta,6beta,14R)-isomer; structure
4720-09-6
*Diterpenes
Toxins
, Biological
Pharma Action
Antihypertensive Agents
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Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents
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