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Record 1 2003-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

A poisonous, sirupy foul smelling substance arising by decarboxylation of lysine in bacteria and in decomposing flesh.

OBS

It is a skin irritant and possible sensitizing agent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
CONT

Au cours de son activité, une bactérie, qui est une cellule, produit des déchets (cadavérine et putrescine) qu'elle rejette. Ces déchets ont un fort pouvoir toxique pour les bactéries.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Uno de los productos resultantes de la descomposición de los cuerpos animales. Líquido fumante incoloro, soluble en agua y alcohol, ligeramente soluble en éter. Muy tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: NH2 (CH2)5 NH2.

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