Strychnine - Wikipedia
WEBStrychnine is a neurotoxin which acts as an antagonist of glycine and acetylcholine receptors. It primarily affects the motor nerve fibers in the spinal cord which control muscle contraction. An impulse is triggered at one end of a nerve cell by the binding of neurotransmitters to the receptors.
ストリキニーネ - Wikipedia
WEBストリキニーネ (strychnine) はインドールアルカロイドの一種。 非常に 毒性 が強い。 IUPAC許容慣用名 は ストリキニジン-10-オン strychnidin-10-one。
Strychnine poisoning - Wikipedia
WEBStrychnine poisoning can be fatal to humans and other animals and can occur by inhalation, swallowing or absorption through eyes or mouth. It produces some of the most dramatic and painful symptoms of any known toxic reaction, making it quite noticeable and a common choice for assassinations and poison attacks.
Facts About Strychnine - Emergency Preparedness and ...
WEBWhat strychnine is. Strychnine is a white, odorless, bitter crystalline powder that can be taken by mouth, inhaled (breathed in), or mixed in a solution and given intravenously (injected directly into a vein). Strychnine is a strong poison; only a small amount is needed to produce severe effects in people.
Biosynthesis of strychnine | Nature
WEBJul 6, 2022 · Strychnine is a natural product that, through isolation, structural elucidation and synthetic efforts, shaped the field of organic chemistry. Currently, strychnine is used as a pesticide to ...
Strychnine | Poison, Toxin, Alkaloid | Britannica
WEBJul 20, 1998 · Strychnine, a poisonous alkaloid that is obtained from seeds of the nux vomica tree (S. nux-vomica) and related plants of the genus Strychnos. It was discovered by the French chemists Joseph-Bienaimé Caventou and Pierre
Strychnine Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Strychnine poisoning occurs via accidental or intentional ingestion of compounds containing the chemical. Typically, strychnine is used intentionally for suicidal or homicidal means. Strychnine poisoning may also occur
Strychnine: Biotoxin | NIOSH | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
WEBStrychnine is a toxic alkaloid derived from the seeds of the trees Strychnos nux vomica, Strychnos ignatii (S. sancta Ingnatius), and Strychnos tiente (Upas tree), that can be found in India, southern Asia, northern Australia, and
STRYCHNINE | Poisoning & Drug Overdose, 7e - McGraw ...
WEBStrychnine is an alkaloid derived from the seeds of the tree Strychnos nux-vomica. Brucine, a similar but weaker alkaloid, comes from the same seeds. Strychnine can be found in other plants (eg, Saint Ignatius bean Strychnos ignatii, Snakewood Lignum colubrinum ). It is odorless and colorless, with a bitter taste.
CDC Strychnine | Emergency Preparedness & Response
WEBApr 4, 2018 · Overview of strychnine, including signs, symptoms, & treatment. Case Definition: Strychnine Clinical description, lab criteria for diagnosis, case classification, & additional resources
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