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Aconitine
Medical Definition: | A alkaloid from the root of Aconitum napellus L. and other aconites. Activates voltage-gated Na+ channels. Has been used to induce arrhythmia in experimental animals. Shows antiinflammatory and antineuralgic properties. | |
Guide Notes: | do not confuse with ACONITE | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 302-27-2 |
Previously Indexed: | Aconite (1972-1974) |
Aconitine Medical Definitions and Terms
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