Phalloin
Agent Name
Phalloin
CAS Number
28227-92-1
Formula
C35-H48-N8-O10-S
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Phalloidin, 7-(4-hydroxy-L-leucine)-; Phalloine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Mushroom Toxins
Sources/Uses
"Oligopeptide similar to phalloidin." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
"Phalloin and gamma-amanitin were detected within the 1st day and phalloidin within the 2nd day in the urine of rats after the administration of amanita phalloides extracts." [HSDB] Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 1 mg/kg; [RTECS] See "Phalloidin."
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Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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