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TETRAHYDROISOQUINOLINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-01-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tetrahydroisoquinoline
1, record 1, English, tetrahydroisoquinoline
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TIQ 2, record 1, English, TIQ
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcohol as it is metabolized produces a morphine-like substance, called tetrahydroisoquinoline (TIQs). 3, record 1, English, - tetrahydroisoquinoline
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tétrahydro-iso-quinoline
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9trahydro%2Diso%2Dquinoline
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- T.I.Q. 2, record 1, French, T%2EI%2EQ%2E
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tétrahydroisoquinoline 3, record 1, French, t%C3%A9trahydroisoquinoline
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De nombreux effets toxiques de l'intoxication alcoolique chronique ont été attribués à l'acétaldéhyde, produit de dégradation de l'éthanol par l'alcool déshydrogénase [...] Davis et Walsh, par ailleurs, ont émis, en 1970, une hypothèse attribuant la dépendance à la biosynthèse de produits de condensation entre certaines neuro-amines et l'acétaldéhyde. Ces produits, les tétrahydro-iso-quinolines (T.I.Q.) sont des alcaloïdes proches des opiacés et susceptibles d'avoir une action «morphine like». 1, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9trahydro%2Diso%2Dquinoline
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tetrahidroisoquinolina
1, record 1, Spanish, tetrahidroisoquinolina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-04-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tetrahydroisoquinoline
1, record 2, English, tetrahydroisoquinoline
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- TIQ 2, record 2, English, TIQ
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... TIQ derivatives found in cheese, coco and wine.... 3, record 2, English, - tetrahydroisoquinoline
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tétrahydro-isoquinoléine
1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9trahydro%2Disoquinol%C3%A9ine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TIQ 2, record 2, French, TIQ
proposal
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tétrahydroisoquinoléine 2, record 2, French, t%C3%A9trahydroisoquinol%C3%A9ine
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom de deux isomères C9H11N. 1, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9trahydro%2Disoquinol%C3%A9ine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «Dictionnaire des sigles et abréviations techniques et scientifiques» de Jean Murith (code MUSIG, 1982) donne «tétrahydroisoquinone» pour l'abréviation «TIQ» (ce qui serait pareil en anglais à l'exception de l'accent aigu). Nous n'avons pu attester ce terme dans une autre source cependant. 2, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9trahydro%2Disoquinol%C3%A9ine
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tétrahydroisoquinone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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