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alkaloid [1 record]

Record 1 2010-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plant Biology
  • Drug and Beverage Crops
DEF

A nitrogen-containing organic compound of plant origin [that is] often basic and [has] intense biological activity.

CONT

The pharmacological or medicinal activity of opium resides in the alkaloid of which only three, morphine, codeine and papaverine, have important uses.

CONT

... tubocurarine, an alkaloid from one of the many plants used in arrow poisons, acts as a muscle relaxant.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biologie végétale
  • Culture des plantes alcaloïfères
DEF

[Catégorie] de composés organiques azotés et basiques tirés des végétaux.

CONT

Les principaux alcaloïdes, souvent toxiques même à très faible dose, utilisés en médecine sont l'atropine, la caféine, la codéine, la morphine, la papavérine, la quinine et la strychnine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Biología vegetal
  • Cultivo de plantas que contienen alcaloides
DEF

Compuesto orgánico básico nitrogenado de origen vegetal. Es tóxico para la fauna.

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