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Toxic Principles- Plant Alkaloids Flashcards

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Colichicine

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Autumn crocus, meadow saffron- Lily family, Glory lily, climbing lily.

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Colichicine (MOA)

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Loves rapidly dividing cells. Affects all systems- GI, Resp, Cardio, Renal, Hepatic, Neuronal, coagulation, myelosuppression.

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Diterpene alkaloids

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Buttercup* (has a lot of other toxins, too). Delphinium, monkshood, etc. Larkspur.

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Diterpene alkaloids (MOA)

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Competitively blocks nicotinic receptors at NMJ (curare-like). Cows = sudden death.

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Ergot

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Fungi on moldy corn

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Ergot (MOA)

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Vasoconstriction and gangrene therefore hair/hoof sloughing.

uterine contraction therefore abortion

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ToxFinal- Plant Acids (2 decks)

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