epsilon-Amanitin
epsilon-Amanitin or ε-amanitin is a cyclic peptide. It is an amatoxin, all of which are found in several members of the mushroom genus Amanita. The oral LD50 of ε-amanitin is approximately 0.1 mg/kg.
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C39H53N9O14S | |
Molar mass | 903.96 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless, crystalline solid |
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Solubility in ethanol and methanol | Soluble |
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Toxicology
Like other amatoxins, ε-amanitin is an inhibitor of RNA polymerase II. Upon ingestion, it binds to the RNA polymerase II enzyme which completely prevents mRNA synthesis, effectively causing cytolysis of hepatocytes (liver cells) and kidney cells.[1]
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See also
References
- M. Cochet-Meillhac; Chambon P. (1974). "Animal DNA-dependent RNA polymerases. 11. Mechanism of the inhibition of RNA polymerases B by amatoxins". Biochim Biophys Acta. 353 (2): 160–184. doi:10.1016/0005-2787(74)90182-8. PMID 4601749.
External links
- Amatoxins REVISED
- Poisonous Mushrooms (German)
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